Fran James

Fran James currently serves as a Director at Ward Hadaway since March 2025. Prior to this position, Fran held several roles at Capsticks LLP from November 2021 to February 2025, including Legal Director, Principal Associate, and Senior Associate. Fran's experience also includes working as a Senior Associate and Associate Solicitor at Forbes Solicitors from June 2018 to November 2021, and as a Senior Associate Solicitor, Solicitor, and Trainee Solicitor at Stephensons Solicitors LLP from November 2010 to June 2018. Fran began career as a Graduate Paralegal, specializing in Public Children Law Proceedings. Fran completed a Legal Practice Course at the University of the West of England from 2010 to 2012 and earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The Manchester Metropolitan University from 2007 to 2010.