James Sweeting

James Sweeting is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Legal Director for EMEA at lululemon since January 2023. Prior to this role, James was Deputy General Counsel and Data Protection Officer at Superdry, a prominent UK-based global brand, from October 2016 to January 2023. James has also held significant positions, including Head of Legal and Senior IP Counsel at Lewis Silkin, where involvement included protecting and monetizing IP rights for world-famous brands. Early experience includes working as an IP Lawyer and Trainee Solicitor at Pinsent Masons. Educational qualifications include a PGDip in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Oxford and an LLB in Law from Nottingham Law School, complemented by a BA in Politics from the University of Nottingham.