James has over 25 years’ experience representing clients in the New Zealand Courts and in arbitrations and mediations.
His wide-ranging practice encompasses contract and commercial, corporate and insolvency, aviation liability, insurance, professional negligence, and trust disputes. He also has significant experience advising and representing local government entities on a range of regulatory and contentious issues including judicial review.
Before joining Mills Lane Chambers, James was a civil and commercial litigation partner for 18 years at Tompkins Wake. He has been ranked as a leading litigator in Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific, Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and Best Lawyers.
James is based in Auckland and the Waikato.
Professional history:
Bell Gully (Auckland) 1995-2000
Freshfields(London) 2000-2003
Tompkins Wake (Hamilton & Auckland) 2004-2024
James has over 25 years’ experience representing clients in the New Zealand Courts and in arbitrations and mediations.
His wide-ranging practice encompasses contract and commercial, corporate and insolvency, aviation liability, insurance, professional negligence, and trust disputes. He also has significant experience advising and representing local government entities on a range of regulatory and contentious issues including judicial review.
Before joining Mills Lane Chambers, James was a civil and commercial litigation partner for 18 years at Tompkins Wake. He has been ranked as a leading litigator in Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific, Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and Best Lawyers.
James is based in Auckland and the Waikato.
Professional history:
Bell Gully (Auckland) 1995-2000
Freshfields(London) 2000-2003
Tompkins Wake (Hamilton & Auckland) 2004-2024