Hugh James

Hugh James is a UK law firm with offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Plymouth, and Southampton. The firm describes its work as a combination of specialist advice and representation in complex matters for businesses, institutions, and individuals. Its practice spans commercial, public, and private law.

For businesses, the firm offers services in banking and finance, commercial matters, commercial and real estate property, construction, mergers and acquisitions, employment, data protection, technology, telecommunications, and dispute resolution. Its practice also includes insolvency, regulation, insurance, intellectual property, planning, and litigation. The breadth of the catalog allows it to handle matters that cross several legal areas.

The public and third-sector practice brings together advice for public authorities, social services, housing providers, charities, and infrastructure projects. Published areas include procurement, construction, employment, regulation, and protecting charitable legacies. The firm also lists training for public authorities among its services.

Services for individuals cover personal and serious injury, medical and professional negligence, family matters, estates, wills, powers of attorney, and probate administration. The firm also lists group claims, accidents, motoring offenses, private wealth disputes, and legal services for members of the armed forces. Its site organizes these services by legal issue rather than presenting them as one general consultation.

Hugh James also has a financial-advice division and a legal network for matters that require collaboration with other professionals. The firm highlights specialist, partner-led teams and work for businesses, banks, funds, governments, and individuals. The published information describes its practice areas; it is not a recommendation for any particular case.

The Cardiff office is at Two Central Square, CF10 1FS. The other listed offices are at 1 King’s Arms Yard, London EC2R 7AF; 12 Commercial Street, Manchester M15 4PZ; Unit 3, Endeavour House, Parkway Court, Longbridge Road, Marsh Mills, Plymouth PL6 8LR; and 2 Charlotte Place, Southampton SO14 0TB. Each address is a firm office.

The firm's website includes Welsh-language information and a section focused on Wales, alongside services for clients across the United Kingdom. Hugh James states that it is authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, number 303202, and the Financial Conduct Authority, number 231167. Those authorizations apply to the activities the firm identifies under each regulator.