Jade James - TV EDWARDS

Jade James

About Jade

Jade is a Solicitor in the Licensing department at TV Edwards. Having qualified in 2026, she joined the firm shortly after to specialise in alcohol, regulated entertainment and late-night refreshment law. 

Jade advises a diverse range of commercial clients on complex licensing applications, ensuring full compliance with statutory legislation and local authority policies. She completed her legal training period at a legal advice centre, developing her skills across diverse practice areas, which has enabled her to bring a uniquely versatile perspective to her casework. This also allows her to manage cases with empathy, while maintaining a sharp commercial focus to protect her clients’ business interests. Jade graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Warwick.  She subsequently completed both her Master of Laws and the Legal Practice Course at the University of West London. 

Key Expertise / Practice Areas

  • New premises and pavement licence applications
  • Licence transfers and variations
  • Contested licence reviews and appeals
  • Strategic regulatory advice on alcohol and entertainment licensing

Notable cases

  • Successfully negotiating with Responsible Authorities to secure a premises licence with favourable conditions for a new restaurant, ensuring that the business could launch without operational delays
  • Facilitating the seamless transfer of a premises licence for a restaurant and lounge, managing all regulatory requirements to ensure continuity of trade
  • Advising a group of clients on a complex licence review application, providing strategic guidance on a group action to protect local community and business interests

Education & Qualifications

  • LLB (Hons), University of Warwick | LLM Legal Practice, University of West London

Professional Memberships / Panels / Associations / Accreditations

  • The Law Society

Interests

  • In her free time, Jade enjoys painting, attending concerts and spending time with her loved ones.
  • Jade is affiliated with the West London Equality Centre, a non-profit organisation which provides legal advice and casework support to vulnerable individuals in the west London area.