Hugh James has appointed Jonathan Askin as a partner in its commercial practice, bolstering its corporate and commercial team and sector expertise in London. The move marks a further step in the continued growth of the firm’s London office and wider national offering.
Askin joins with more than 20 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer, including senior leadership roles at Top 50 UK law firms and time in-house with the UK Government as senior legal counsel (commercial). He has advised clients ranging from PLCs and multinationals to owner-managed businesses and start-ups, with expertise spanning complex supply chain and outsourcing contracts, data and AI governance, and large-scale public sector outsourcing and procurement matters.
Aled Walters, partner and head of the commercial practice, said: ‘Jonathan’s appointment is a significant boost for our London office and our commercial practice… He brings additional strength, depth and credentials to many of our current sector groups… and we’re thrilled to have him on board.’
Askin added: ‘Hugh James has a clear strategy for developing a high-quality, sector-focused commercial offering… I’m looking forward to contributing to that growth and working with teams across the firm.’
