James Watson Watson
Legal DirectorJames Watson has significant experience in commercial/civil litigation and dispute resolution particularly in relation to IT, Software, Technology, Telecommunications and contractual disputes.
James gives commercial and practical advice to his clients on avoiding, managing and resolving commercial disputes. James has extensive experience of High Court litigation, International Arbitration and ADR, including mediation.
His clients are varied and include a number of national and international businesses.
James is a key part of DLA Piper's technology disputes practice.
EXPERIENCE
- Inglés
College of Law, York, Legal Practice Course, 2003
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Law LLB (Hons), 2002
Awards
James is recognised in the Legal 500 as a Next Generation Lawyer for IT and Telecoms.
Publications
- WIN Wise: IT Projects and dispute avoidance, 14 May 2020
- WIN Wise - Tech dispute checklist, 11 March 2020
- WIN Wise: Software Audits - Top Tips, 25 Mar 2019
- WIN Wise - Disclosure and disruptive innovation?, 5 Mar 2019
Prior Experience
- 2020 to present: Legal Director, DLA Piper, Sheffield
- 2011 to present: Senior Associate Solicitor, DLA Piper, Sheffield
- 2005 - 2011: Associate Solicitor, DLA Piper, Sheffield
- 2003 - 2005: Trainee solicitor, DLA Piper, Sheffield
Memberships And Affiliations
- James is a committee member of the International Telecommunications Credit Risk Forum