Jim trained and qualified in a Lincoln’s Inn firm, focussing in intellectual property law. His early career highlight was representing the French wine industry, including the successful protection of the word champagne in a leading Court of Appeal decision. Jim then left law to organise UK government funded legal training events in Romania; while also running an IT security business in London.
Jim combined his IP and IT skill sets to return to law, specialising in internet and domain name law, along with trademarks and more general commercial advice. Jim lived and worked in Perth, Western Australia for around 15 years. He is now back in London and is one of the most experienced and highly regarded domain name law specialists in the UK.
Outside of law, Jim was teammates with people who played cricket and rugby to a good standard! He is now a qualified rugby referee. He ran an entertainment business while he was a student and still loves seeing live bands and comedy, especially in more intimate venues. He is the very proud father of three children.