James advises leading global companies as they work through the opportunities and challenges associated with the digital economy.
His practice spans artificial intelligence, data strategy and governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, online content, and technology contracting.
James has presented on a range of topics from technology governance to AI ethics at numerous conferences and events. He has co-authored articles, guides and commentary in Thomson Reuters Practical Law, the LexisNexis Privacy Law Bulletin, Financier Worldwide and the Data Protection Leader.
- Supported several global companies in preparing for the EU AI Act and other emerging AI laws and regulations around the world.
- Supported numerous global financial institutions on various strategic cross-border data mandates.
- Supported a fund administration provider in drafting and negotiating a suite of long-term services agreements with one of its major asset management clients.
- Drafted and negotiated AI and data terms governing the provision of adtech services for a leading global bank.
- Advised a major financial institution on quantum cryptanalysis risk.
- Unified group-wide privacy documentation for one of Australia’s ‘big four’ banks.*
- Prepared privacy documentation for one of Australia’s commercial television networks.*
- Developed a data governance framework for a major Australian health services provider.*
- Led a comprehensive privacy management uplift for one of Australia’s largest member-owned financial institutions.*
- Conducted a preliminary privacy impact assessment for the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the 2021 Australian Census including as to risk, liability and recommended actions to fix compliance gaps.*
- Responded to numerous global and regional data breaches and cyber incidents, including liaison with insureds, brokers, insurers, regulators and other stakeholders.
- Mapped privacy and security requirements for Adobe’s cloud products and developed a compliance guide for its customers.*
- Advised on data governance issues for the sharing and use of sensitive information for two significant AI products in healthcare.*
* Experience gained prior to joining Clifford Chance
News and client work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, London
- +442070063750
- Email me
- Sector Financial services, Technology, Technology, media & telecommunications
Career & qualifications
- Monash University, BCom (Econ) 2016
- Monash University, LLB 2016
- Admitted as a lawyer in Victoria, Australia 2018
- Joined Clifford Chance 2022
Professional bodies
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Member of the City of London’s International Regulatory Strategy Group – Data Committee
- Member of techUK