James is a New Zealand Qualified Solicitor with some 8 years experience in Family Law having been formally admitted to the Bar in New Zealand in 2002.
James was appointed by the Family of New Zealand Court to represent Children in complex Family Court matters and was also regularlary appointed by the Court to represent Mental Health Clients in Mental Health proceedings.
James was actively involved with the Manawatu District Law Society and New Zealand Law Society including the Standards Committee, the disciplinary body of the New Zealand Law Society.
Having immigrated to the UK in 2009 James commenced working in Public Law Proceedings and joined Child Law Partnership in January 2010 after filling a locum position at the end of 2009.
James is very down to earth and able to provide comprehensive legal advice in terms which are easily understood by all his clients.
James Tong