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James serves as the Managing Partner and co-founder of Archer Finch, where he oversees our firm’s strategic direction while remaining actively involved in high-profile intellectual property cases.

With a distinguished academic background from the University of Oxford and Harvard Law School, James established Archer Finch in 1996 after recognizing the need for specialised legal expertise in the rapidly evolving intellectual property landscape. His vision has grown the firm from a boutique practice to a recognized leader in IP law across the UK and Europe.

James specialises in complex patent litigation and technology transfer agreements, with particular expertise in the pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors. He has represented clients before the UK Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice in landmark cases that have shaped modern intellectual property jurisprudence.

Renowned for his strategic thinking and commercial pragmatism, James frequently advises boards of FTSE 100 companies on protecting their innovation portfolios and navigating global IP challenges. He is regularly cited in Chambers and Legal 500 as a leading individual in his field.

A committed advocate for diversity in the legal profession, James has established scholarship programmes for underrepresented groups pursuing legal careers. He currently serves as a Visiting Professor at University College London, where he teaches advanced IP law.

Outside the office, James is an enthusiastic sailor and classical music patron, supporting several orchestras across London.

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Sarah leads our Intellectual Property Litigation team with over two decades of experience protecting the creative and commercial interests of our clients.

After graduating with honors from King’s College Lon