James Barnard

James Barnard is a legal professional with extensive experience in financial services and regulation. Currently serving as a Partner at Travers Smith since September 2019, James has held positions ranging from Senior Counsel to Senior Associate in the Financial Services and Markets Department. Prior to this, James worked as an Associate at DLA Piper in the Financial Services Regulation department from August 2014 to August 2019. James’s early career includes a Trainee Solicitor role at the Bank of England and paralegal positions at the Financial Conduct Authority and Integreon. James's educational background includes a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford, a Graduate Diploma in Law from Oxford Brookes University, and a Legal Practice Course from the University of Law, Moorgate.