James has a strong background in Commercial & Consumer Contracts, Commercial Litigation and Sports Law, also advising on legal and sports technology. Prior to Setfords, James worked at multinational law firm Pinsent Masons and Big 4 professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY).
James has a wide network of contacts and aims to provide pragmatic advice. His areas of practice include:
Commercial & Consumer Contracts
Specialist contract drafting, review, amending and negotiation. Advising on a broad range of general Commercial and Consumer Contracts. Providing expert Business Law and Corporate advice. Including (but not limited to):
- Bespoke Drafting and Contract Review
- Terms and Conditions
- Licence Agreements
- Sponsorship Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Collaboration Agreements
- Consultancy Agreements
- Facility Agreements
- Software Agreements & Legal Technology Advisory
- Business Formation & Business Formation Agreements
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Business & Consumer Disputes
- Letter Before Claim
- Response to a Letter Before Claim
- Issuing and Defending Claims
- Debt Recovery
- Statutory Demands, Bankruptcy & Winding Up Petitions
- Defamation
- Cease and Desist Letters
- Professional Negligence
- Dispute Advice, Negotiation and Settlements
Sports Law
- Football Agreements
- Golf Agreements
- Sponsorship Agreements
- Endorsement Agreements
- Intellectual Property
- Regulation & Governance
- Sports Technology Advisory
- Sports Disputes
- Reputation Management & Protection
- Agency
James also works as a Consultant Solicitor for football agency Crown Football Talent. He has a passion for football and is a keen golfer. He has a son and enjoys spending time with his family.