Profile

James Hairsnape supports clients to understand, assess and influence developments in UK public policy and regulation, with a focus on digital and technology issues.

Prior to joining Flint, James held a number of senior roles in the UK civil service, working in central government departments including the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Levelling Up and the Cabinet Office. James is an experienced public policy professional and has developed policy and legislation across a range of areas including data, digital regulation and online harms. James also brings experience of how companies can best partner commercially with government in support of operational improvements and digital transformation.

James has master’s degrees in government, policy and politics from Birkbeck College and public policy from the LSE.