James Thornton

Senior Associate

James joined Bermans in May 2026 and is Senior Associate in our Litigation team.

James qualified as a solicitor in 2011. Prior to this, he worked in the Shipping and Logistics industry for one of the main ocean-going carriers at the time. Before joining Bermans, James worked for national and international law firms and was head of litigation at an established Warrington firm.

James has extensive experience advising on all forms of commercial disputes including the niche area of carriage of goods. He has also managed claims in the specialist lists of the Admiralty Court and Commercial Court as well as handing matters in the County Court.

James is regularly instructed to advise on insurance disputes and property litigation, whilst also having a private client practice, advising in areas of law such as contentious probate, trust disputes, defamation, misuse of private information and consumer disputes.

Outside of work, James supports Everton F.C and has a keen interest in the sports of cricket and tennis.

E: James.Thornton@bermans.co.uk
T: 0151 224 0525