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James Thornton
James Thornton
Legal & Compliance Expert · Small Business Guide

Qualified solicitor with 18 years of experience in commercial law, employment law, and business compliance. Has advised hundreds of SMEs on contracts, employment disputes, GDPR, and company law obligations.

Qualified Solicitor Employment Law Commercial Contracts GDPR Company Law IP Protection

Articles by James Thornton

About James

James Thornton LLB is a qualified solicitor based in Manchester. He spent 12 years at a leading commercial law firm before setting up his own practice advising SMEs. He writes for Small Business Guide to make complex legal concepts accessible to business owners without a legal background.

Qualifications & Experience

  • LLB (Hons) — University of Manchester
  • Qualified Solicitor — Solicitors Regulation Authority
  • 18 years in commercial and employment law
  • Former Partner, commercial law firm
  • Founder, Thornton Business Law