James has approaching two decades of experience advising clients across a range of sectors on corporate and commercial matters. He particularly enjoys working alongside SMEs and owner-managed businesses to help realise their strategic aims, and brings a personable, straightforward and pragmatic approach.
James specialises in M&A, asset sales and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, joint ventures/shareholder agreements and commercial contracts.
James joined Phillips in early 2024, returning to his Hampshire roots after working for law firms and businesses in London, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto.
A guide to share incentivisation for employers and an update on the new employment rights. We have created a morning of practical insight that focuses on how you can reward and retain y ...
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We are proud to announce Victoria’s Promise as Phillips Law’s Charity of the Year for 2026. Victoria’s Promise is a local charity providing dedicated support to young women aged 25 to 5 ...
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This year we have the privilege to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Since opening our doors in 1986, our focus has been simple. We want to provide clear, dependable legal support that he ...
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As the festive season approaches, we would like to take a moment to thank our clients, colleagues, and wider community for the past year. Christmas is a time to pause, reflect, and spen ...
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We understand that one of the greatest concerns for businesses today is the potential cost of defending employee claims. With employment law changes on the horizon, these concerns are o ...
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We are pleased to announce that Samantha King has been shortlisted in the Legal PA category at the 2025 PA of the Year Awards. She is a fundamental part of both our Corporate & Comm ...
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