• James Okoro

  • Risk & Compliance Analyst
James Okoro

  • “Hamlins is the benchmark and standard of exceptional service, delivered with integrity and kindness, and possesses within the team profound and poignant legal knowledge and experience. They comprehend, respect and accommodate all that is necessary for any person to feel respected and that their legal matters are handled with the utmost diligence in an environment that feels safe for them.”

    Legal 500 2025

  • “The Hamlins team is composed of highly knowledgeable professionals with deep expertise in their legal field who are dedicated to understanding and addressing even the most challenging matters. Hamlins consistently prioritises our best interests, demonstrating a genuine commitment to our success and satisfaction. This blend of expertise, responsiveness and client-focused service distinguishes them in the legal field.”

    Legal 500 2025

  • “The Hamlins team are always highly focused on their clients' business requirements and tailor advice accordingly.”

    Legal 500 2025

  • “An exceptional team which never disappoints and continues to outperform every time we engage them.”

    Legal 500 2025

  • “Hamlins is my go-to firm for reliably smart, clear and concise advice, with industry-leading market knowledge and a highly commercially-aware team focused on getting the best results in a sensible time frame.”

    Legal 500 2024

  • “A simply fantastic group of lawyers. The team are very client orientated, providing an excellent personal service. ”

    Chambers 2024

  • “Hamlins has the same values as my business. It's very supportive, thinks big, acts small, the detail matters; they are very caring. I don't think many law firms you that feeling that the relationship matters,”

    James Horler, Ego Restaurants
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About James

James is a Risk and Compliance Analyst in our Compliance Team.

James contributes to ensuring our operational and regulatory processes and controls are effectively monitored and maintained. He works closely with our Head of Finance and Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA), our Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), and the wider finance and practice teams.

James previously held Compliance and Analyst roles at Vedder Price, Kennedys, Bates Wells and Bird & Bird.

He joined Hamlins in 2025.