James Gibson joined Hugh James in 2007 after graduating from Exeter University and Cardiff University Law School.
James is a Partner at Hugh James specialising in industrial and environmental disease litigation. James has significant experience in group and international litigation concerning claims for mesothelioma, lung cancer and non-malignant respiratory conditions and the issues of parent company liability and forum. Having been appointed as a lead solicitor in a number of complex and high-profile actions, James has successfully settled hundreds of personal injury claims and recovered millions of pounds in compensation for clients over the past 15 years.
James is ranked by Chambers and Partners and recommended by Legal 500 for personal injury and group litigation work. James is described as a “highly experienced, determined and capable solicitor who achieves great results for his clients” and “meticulous and an absolute pleasure to work with. He is very careful and creative.”
James has appeared in print, radio and television media discussing the cases in which he has been involved. James works closely with charities, support groups and medical professionals, providing training to medical teams across England and Wales. James is an active member of Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and held the role of Joint Co-Ordinator of the Multi-Party Actions specialist interest group 2022 – 2024. He is also a member of the Collective Redress Lawyers Association which aims to share best practice amongst those involved in claimant group litigation.
Notable cases
- Armstrong & others v Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (Homefire workers litigation)
- Hutson & Others v TATA Steel UK Limited (British Steel Coke Workers Group Litigation)
- Pearce & Others v Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Limited [2018] EWHC 2009 (QB) (British Coal Coke Workers Group Litigation)
- Jones and Others v Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and Coal Products Limited [2012] EWHC 2936 (QB) (Phurnacite Workers Group Litigation)
Work history
James became a Partner with Hugh James in 2017 having qualified as a solicitor at the firm in 2009.
Languages
- Spanish (degree level)
- German (degree level)
- Welsh (A-Level)