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James leads the Children’s Services and Abuse team, working with a wide range of clients across the country to address historical and recent allegations of abuse, child sexual exploitation and other complaints relating to children and children's services.

He is often involved from the emergence of allegations of abuse through internal and police investigations to the conclusion of claims. His role includes support for public relations teams, internal briefings (for example for board members or councilors) and supporting safeguarding teams in extracting learning from incidents.

James supports clients in safeguarding and risk management, from working with them to understand and mitigate risks arising from organizational structure and procurement decisions to prevent claims, to leading investigations focused on delivering real improvements.

He has co-authored a book on ADR in relation to injury claims; and has worked with clients to develop schemes in collaboration with victims' representatives to deliver redress in ways which minimize distress, delay and cost for all parties.

Having previously specialised in high value personal injury claims, some exceeding £10m, he has a long history of working with insurers as well as their policyholders on insurance coverage issues, including historical abuse allegations.

recent experience

Advising a high end retail chain in relation to their investigation into allegations of grooming against one of their staff, including employment, information and reputation management issues and liaising with police in respect of potential criminal aspects.
Advising an outdoor activity charity on allegations of CSE by an abuser who used their organisation as a front for some of his activities.
Investigating allegations by over 100 pupils at a local authority run school in relation to abuse, and progressing claims to settlement.
Alleged sexual assaults and voyeurism of a doctor in private practice. Estimated to be over 200 potential complainants.
Supreme Court case of Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council (2017).

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Liability claims expert James Arrowsmith is ‘extremely efficient’, ‘well prepared’ and ‘has a sharp eye for detail'.

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James Arrowsmith

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what our clients say....

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related opinions

Organisations owe no duty to staff when responding to claims

Risk warning: independent contractors

IICSA releases Rochdale report

Discount rate to change again

related resources

Patients' rights during Covid-19

Social Care Easements under the Coronavirus Act

Legal and practical implications of the Coronavirus Act 2020 for healthcare organisations

Coronavirus – guidance to social care and schools on vulnerable children and young people

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