Experience and Background

James joined the employment team as an Associate in September 2022, having completed his training contract with Howes Percival. James has experience dealing with a range of employment law issues which extend to both contentious and non-contentious work.

James graduated from the University of York with a degree in Law and proceeded to complete the LPC with BPP University in Birmingham. 

  • 2022 - present: Associate, Howes Percival LLP
  • 2021 – 2022: Trainee Solicitor, Howes Percival LLP
  • 2017 – 2021: Paralegal, High Street Firm
  • 2017 – 2019: LPC, BPP University
  • 2013 – 2016: Law Degree, University of York
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