James has been with Birketts since joining the firm as an articled clerk in 1977.
A former Partner with extensive experience across a broad range of non-contentious legal work, James is now a key member of our ecclesiastical team.
Alongside his ecclesiastical practice, James undertakes additional legal work for the Diocese, as well as for the Dioceses of Norwich and London.
Experience & education
1998 – 2025 Diocesan Registrar for Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich
1984 Deputy Diocesan Registrar
1977 joined Birketts
1973 – 1976 Cambridge University
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Ecclesiastical Law Association
Member
Ecclesiastical Law Society
Member