Partner - Commercial
Kevin is a commercial solicitor with more than 20 years’ experience helping businesses put practical, effective contracts in place and navigate complex commercial relationships. Kevin joined Harper James in 2022, having qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and spent much of his career at top 50 law firm Blake Morgan.
Kevin advises on a broad range of commercial contracts, including:
Kevin’s approach is clear, practical and solution-focused. He takes time to understand how his clients’ businesses operate and what they are trying to achieve, then explains complex legal issues in straightforward language so they can make informed decisions with confidence.
He has completed several client secondments, working as an embedded in-house legal resource within multi-disciplinary teams procuring large-scale IT, technology and infrastructure projects. That experience gives him a strong understanding of how legal advice needs to work alongside commercial, technical and operational priorities.
Kevin also brings experience in commercial litigation, which informs the way he drafts and negotiates contracts. Having seen how disputes arise in practice, he understands where pressure points can develop and helps clients manage risk before problems escalate.
Kevin works with businesses across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare and businesses operating through agency and distribution models.
Outside work, Kevin lives in South Wales and enjoys watching football and rugby, going to the cinema and taking long walks with his family and two beagles.
“The law can be complex, but it does not have to feel daunting. I see a big part of my role as breaking issues down, explaining them clearly and helping clients find a practical way forward.”
TESTIMONIALS
As always, the Harper James team is responsive and thorough. Always a joy to work with. In addition to your diverse and high-quality expertise, we appreciate the quality of the communication and management around dates and deliverables. It helps us manage expectations and plan accordingly. You seamlessly operate as a natural extension of our team.
Larisa Sheckler Head of Global Operations, Whisk at Foodient Ltd
Kevin was great at understanding what my needs were and responded in a timely manner every time. It was great to talk to someone who understood our situation and made the transaction seamless between the old and new contracts
Simon Cox Director, Rothley Ltd
The work that you have been doing for me has been undertaken in a professional manner. Comments and replies to questions are well considered and all that I have asked has been delivered.
Denis Hodgins Founder and Operations Director, Dynamic Metrics Limited
I've had a very positive experience with briefs understood and support given when required. Kevin is polite, takes the time to explain things properly and happy to support if and when required.
Nadia Ashley Client Services Manager, Sillence Hurn Building Consultancy Ltd
A very positive experience where Kevin really dug in to the detail of our commercial offer and ensured it was documented robustly in the contract
Jonathan Pearce Chief Commercial Officer, Lacuna Space Ltd
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