James Beatton

James Beatton is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law. Since September 2004, James has served in various leadership roles at Cripps, culminating in the position of Managing Partner. Prior to this, James was a Partner at Vertex Law, part of Cripps Harries Hall LLP, from September 2004 to October 2013, where James also held the role of Founding Partner and Head of Corporate. Earlier in the career, James was a Partner at Cripps Harries Hall LLP from 2000 to 2004 and worked as a Solicitor at Whitehead Monckton Solicitors from 1995 to 2000. James holds a BA Hons in American Studies from The University of Manchester, attended from 1989 to 1993, and completed education at The Kings School Canterbury from 1983 to 1988.