James has experience across a variety of different industry sectors, but specialises in advising on matters involving regulated industries, including the telecommunications, banking and insurance, infrastructure and life sciences sectors. He regularly advises an array of Corporates, PE Houses, Sovereign Funds, and Financial Institutions.
James is particularly valued by clients for his extensive regional cross-border knowledge and experience, having lived and worked in London, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. James leads A&O Shearman's Malaysia, Brunei and Myanmar Foreign Desks and is ranked in all of the major directories as an outstanding lawyer.