James Walsh | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

My experience spans across technology, telecoms, financial services and online business.  I have particular expertise in network infrastructure projects, IT and business process outsourcing, data centres, telecoms regulation and cybersecurity.

Much of my focus is on helping clients get deals done in markets subject to an ever-expanding web of regulation and in respect of new technologies or services. I have a reputation of handling high value 'bet the business' projects and the value of some of the deals on which I advise extends into the billions.

I am recognised as an expert in Chambers, which says: “He thinks outside the box and delivers in-depth, practical support”. I have also been described as “a top-quality lawyer with a sharp commercial mind”, "approachable and proactive" and "very client focussed".

I regularly write and speak about emerging legal issues and I am particularly interested in the effects of digital disruption in today's marketplace. 

In my spare time I enjoy raising two young boys, doing my best to pass on my interest in rugby, cricket and percussion. 

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A digital, stylized image of Earth with a focus on Africa, depicted in a mesh of glowing dots and lines. Surrounding the planet are illuminated rings and data streams, giving a futuristic and high-tech appearance. The background is dark, enhancing the visual impact.
Technology and Data
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The next link in Supply Chain regulation: EU Commission proposals on digital sovereignty and high risk vendors

02.04.2026
In what the EU Commission identifies as an increasingly hostile threat landscape riddled with daily sophisticated state actor threats[1] , it has issued a proposal for radical new supply chain requirements in the draft Cybersecurity Act 2  (“the CSA2" ) that would push European enterprises to consider potential exposure to government influence when assessing their technology vendor relationships.
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A map of Europe showing the NIS2 Directive implementation status by country, with colors indicating implemented, draft published, no draft, and similar regime planned, as of March 19, 2024.
Cyber Security
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NIS2 across the EU

25.03.2026
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Managing personal data breaches – a new approach?

20.12.2023
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Press Release

Fieldfisher partners with Australian legal tech firm to launch revolutionary data breach manager

05.09.2023
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Power to protect: Cyber resilience in the renewables sector

30.08.2023
The global renewable energy industry is premised on connectivity and high-tech capabilities, but with these functional advantages come increased risks of cyber breaches.
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