Jim is a Consultant in the Licensing & Gambling and Regulatory teams.
Previously a criminal court judge and acting as both defence lawyer and prosecution lawyer, Jim has acted for individuals, businesses and government departments across the full spectrum of criminal cases including fraud, violence, health and safety, trading standards, environmental, and road traffic. In addition to acting in alcohol and public entertainment licensing cases.
He acted as a regulator in the road haulage and public service vehicle industries. Similarly, sitting as a chair of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and the firm’s clients facing professional disciplinary charges have benefited from this experience.
Jim has conducted and defended disciplinary proceedings involving students and academics in Oxford colleges and other universities. Recently assisting an Oxford College in the licensing requirements for their Commemoration Ball, and formerly being responsible for the licensing of many Oxford colleges and other institutions when the Licensing Act 2003 first came into effect.
Jim has also acted for a large Oxford developer in public inquiries, dealing with Town & Country planning matters and local government law. He has recently been involved in the drafting of a local Neighbourhood Plan.