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James is a regulatory lawyer in Weightmans' Manchester Office specialising in inquests, public inquiries and infrastructure.

James is an experienced regulatory solicitor at Weightmans who has worked on several high-profile national public inquiries, including the Manchester Arena Inquiry, the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and the Thirlwall Inquiry.

James also advises clients across the energy and infrastructure sectors and has expertise in advising on emerging regulatory changes, including assisting corporations on supplier obligations under both the EU and UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). He has also advised NHS trusts on carbon regeneration schemes and supported clients through EPA and SEPA investigations into pollution and unauthorised waste disposal incidents.

James regulalry advocates on behalf of public bodies and police forces in the coroner's court.

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Experience and notable cases:

  • Manchester Arena Inquiry

  • Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

  • Covid-19 Inquiry

  • Thirlwall Inquiry

  • Nottingham Inquiry

  • Southport Inquiry

  • Heaton Park Inquiry (ongoing)

  • Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs (ongoing)

  • Stephen Port inquests