James Banks
James is Trainee Solicitor in the Property Litigation Team
Specialisms & Areas of Work
Biography
James joined as a Trainee Solicitor at Myerson in 2024 and is currently in his fifth seat within the Property Litigation department.
Prior to joining the firm, James graduated from Durham University with a First Class Honours LLB. He is currently completing the SQE qualification with BPP University in Manchester.
Areas of focus
Insights & Media
Charity Trustees: Key Duties and Governance Risks
The International Day of Charity , marked each year on 5 September, highlights the importance of global charity work in addressing humanitarian crises, alleviating poverty and responding to a range of social issues. Whilst the day celebrates the positive impact of charities, their ability to deliver that impact depends heavily on effective...
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Corporate Reorganisations: A Practical Guide for In-House Counsel
Given the inherent complexity of modern corporate reorganisations , external legal advisors can provide valuable additional resources and specialist expertise to support in-house legal teams. The Myerson In-House Counsel team has experience in advising and supporting in-house lawyers across all aspects of corporate reorganisations, drawing on...
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M&A Due Diligence and Legal Strategies: Key Steps, Risks and Process Explained
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a key mechanism for companies to pursue growth by acquiring a target company’s business or shares, allowing them to expand into new markets, increase market share, and/or diversify their business. M&A transactions often involve significant investments, and buyers will understandably want to investigate the...
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Key Employment Terms to Look Out For When Looking For A New Job
For many employees, the new year is a time for a career reset and the opportunity to start a new role. Under Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, employers must provide a written statement setting out the main conditions of employment when someone starts work, including the commencement date, place of work, hours and days of work, and...
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes and What Employers Need to Know as Reforms Take Effect
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It amends the law relating to employment rights to enhance employee protections, bringing major changes throughout 2026 and 2027. With key provisions now coming into force, our Employment Lawyers focus on the key reforms expected in April 2026, which employers...
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Budget 2025: Key Takeaways for Employers
Following extensive media coverage of potential tax and spending reforms, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her Autumn Budget. Whilst many of the changes announced yesterday do not come into effect immediately, the Budget contains several measures which employers will undoubtedly need to consider over the next few...
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Navigating Christmas Parties in Hospitality and Leisure: Prevention of Sexual Harassment (‘POSH’) Duties for Employers
The festive season is often viewed as a financial highlight for many businesses in the hospitality and leisure industry, with UK consumers forecast to spend £ 12.6 billion over the Christmas period in 2025. However, for hospitality and leisure employers, the Christmas period also brings with it a heightened risk of employees experiencing sexual...
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Surveillance in Manufacturing: Key Lessons from Kerita v BMW (UK) Manufacturing Limited
Monitoring of employees is prevalent in all industries, to a lesser or greater degree. In the manufacturing sector, where productivity and safety are paramount, many employers reasonably wish to monitor employees. Our Manufacturing Lawyers explore the recent case of Kerita v BMW (UK) Manufacturing Limited, which sheds greater light on the...
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Private Lives, Public Consequences: Personal Relationships in the Workplace
Personal relationships in the workplace have recently been highlighted in the news as Laurent Freixe was fired from his position as Global CEO of Nestlé (the “world’s largest food and beverage company”), for failing to disclose his relationship with an employee in his direct reporting line. Reports of the CEO’s undisclosed personal relationship...
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3D Printing Technology and Intellectual Property Infringement
The rapid evolution of 3D printing technology has transformed industries but also raised significant intellectual property (IP) concerns. As unauthorised reproductions become easier to produce, patent holders, trademark owners, and copyright holders face increasing legal challenges. Our Technology and Commercial Litigation Lawyers explore the key...
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Navigating Copyright and Copyright Infringement In The World of AI
With the rapid rise of AI in recent years, copyright law has been forced to adapt to accommodate technological developments. The ability of individuals and companies (‘users’) to ‘prompt’ AI systems, such as DALL-E by OpenAI, to create art is particularly controversial due to the potential for copyright infringement of artistic works. The UK...
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Supporting Fasting Employees During Ramadan
In this article, Myerson's team of Employment lawyers explore what the festival of Ramadan involves for Muslim employees and what businesses can do to ensure participating employees are appropriately supported. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar and is one of the five pillars of Islam. During the month...
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