James practises in the converging fields of telecommunications, media and technology. His expertise encompasses strategic commercial transactions, including joint-ventures, acquisitions, outsourcing, and product rollouts, as well as disputes in the TMT sector.

James is a key adviser to major critical infrastructure operators and Australian telecommunications carriers, helping them navigate the complex and rapidly-changing TMT landscape. He also advises some of the world’s most innovative and best known e-commerce, media and online brands.

James is well versed on emerging issues in the sector and has extensive experience advising on information security, cyber security and data protection.

James is a market leader in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors. He is recognised as a Leading Individual in Media by the Legal 500 directory for 2023 and is only one of three people ranked Band 1 for Telecoms in the Chambers directory for 2023. He was named Technology Partner of the Year in 2022 and 2021 and Telecommunications and Media Partner of the Year in 2020 by Lawyers Weekly.