Overview

James is the Chief Innovation Officer at McInnes Cooper, where he leads the firm’s innovation strategy with a passion for pioneering new approaches in the legal industry. As a Partner in the Saint John office, James brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his role.

Focusing on corporate and business law, James provides comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of his clients. With a keen interest in establishing effective business structures and facilitating various transactions, James is committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive success. He is known for his adeptness in creating customized project structures to scale large client projects efficiently.

James’s client portfolio includes numerous large corporations and quasi-governmental entities. He is recognized for his ability to develop bespoke technological advancements, streamlining legal processes to enhance productivity and efficiency. By implementing custom-made technological solutions, James empowers lawyers to deliver high-quality results promptly, while providing clients with transparent progress monitoring through intuitive dashboards.

In addition to his professional commitments, James actively engages with the legal community as a member of the Saint John Law Society, the New Brunswick Law Society, and the Canadian Bar Association. He also contributes to the community as a valued member of the Board of Directors of the Saint John Sea Dogs Foundation.

Served as vendor representative for a group of car dealerships in a deal worth $55 million.

Local counsel for the financer, design-builder and also Spanish operator for the financing and design-build of new municipal water treatment…

Acted as local counsel for the design-builder and also US-based operator with respect to P3 project involving the financing and design-build of…

Purchasing commercial real estate as an investment, as a component of a business startup or as one asset in the share purchase of an existing…

Practice Areas

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• Estates & Trusts
• Municipal Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2007 (NB)