James is a Partner in the firm’s Employment Practice, based in Cape Town. He joined the firm in 2013 and is an experienced attorney who has been involved in several high-profile matters, including violent strikes, community protest action, restraints of trade, equal work for equal pay, and intra-union disputes. James also has experience in other African jurisdictions. 

In addition to employment law matters, James is an experienced general litigator who regularly assists clients with various commercial disputes. 

He has successfully acted for multinational corporations, large South African companies, and executive employees. James frequently presents training workshops and chairs disciplinary enquiries. He also enjoys appearing in the Labour Court and CCMA. 

James is the author of a digital and freely available domestic worker compliance manual, ‘Domestic DIY’.