James Sinclair

Experience

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  10-11 Gray's Inn Square

  Sept 2001 - Oct 2002

  Barrister

  I was a twelve month Pupil Barrister at a busy common law set in London. My work included drafting, client conferences and dozens of court appearances, including acting as junior in a succesful murder appeal.

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  Voisin

  Oct 2002 - Oct 2007

  Barrister

  My practice encompassed a range of international criminal and commercial litigation matters, as well as complex international trust disputes and employment law. I was rated as 'outstanding' by the firm.

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  FSI Worldwide

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2011

  Co-Founder and General Counsel

  FSI is a UN award winning fair labour organisation that has helped thousands of migrant workers from Asia and Africa access decent work and avoid modern slavery practices. I co-founded the company, helped to develop its purpose/human rights driven ethos and established and led the legal and commercial departments for the group across nine countries.

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  Lincoln Associates FZE

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2015

  Managing Partner

  Lincoln is a boutique legal consultancy practice. I founded the company and developed a partnership with a global law firm. I acted as counsel on numerous matters spanning ESG advisory, international human rights law, employment law, global labour rights and commercial law.

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  Ethical Innovations

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2022

  Managing Partner

  I created and managed the EI practice, providing ESG and business & human rights advisory services to clients across a range of sectors and geographies, integrating innovative approaches to commercial BHR strategies, policies, supplier management, reporting and remedial measures.I also created the Fair Labour Alliance, a labour rights focused NGO, in conjunction with FSI, DFID and Humanity United.

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  Verisk Maplecroft

  Apr 2022 - now

  Director of Human Rights

  Verisk Maplecroft is a global risk intelligence company. I provide a range of senior level advisory services to clients, with a focus on human rights and environmental due diligence and sustainable business practices. The Verisk Maplecroft team blends industry-leading risk data and analytics with trusted counsel to help our global client base stay ahead of the fast-evolving business and human rights paradigm. Principal industry verticals include; mining, pharmaceuticals, automotive, financial services, chemicals, retail, ICT and energy. Show less