James Farnell
About James Farnell
James Farnell serves as the Director of EMEA Business Development at KLDiscovery, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in legal and business development roles, including positions at Thomson Reuters and Universal Pictures.
Current Role at KLDiscovery
James Farnell serves as the Director of EMEA Business Development at KLDiscovery, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for driving business growth and development across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His extensive experience in legal consulting and business development supports KLDiscovery's strategic initiatives in the legal technology sector.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before joining KLDiscovery, James worked at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Business Development Manager for International Markets from 2008 to 2013. During his five years in this role, he contributed to the expansion of Thomson Reuters' market presence and client engagement strategies in London, United Kingdom.
Legal Consulting Background
James has been a Legal Consultant for Continental Europe at KLDiscovery since 2013. His role involves providing legal expertise and consulting services, leveraging his background in law and business development to support clients in navigating complex legal challenges.
Educational Qualifications
James Farnell studied at The College of Law, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Master of Arts with Honours in Philosophy from The University of Edinburgh, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he achieved the European Baccalaureate from the European School in Brussels between 1990 and 1995.
Early Career in Legal Assistance
James began his career in the legal field as a Legal Assistant at Universal Pictures in 2004. He also held similar positions at Talkback Thames and Briffa in 2005 and 2008, respectively. These roles provided him with foundational experience in legal processes and operations.