Understanding associate contracts

James is a barrister specialising in employment law and dental contracts. He has been at the BDA advising dentists since 2007. He provides advice on a range of employment and commercial issues, has appeared in several tribunal cases, including on employment status of associates, and has lectured on a wide range of topics. James is also an accredited mediator.

Zoe graduated from the University of Leeds in 2007 and entered General Practice. She has worked as an NHS Associate Dentist at St Michaels Dental Practice, Wakefield since 2008.  Zoe is the Chair of the 2027 Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees, Treasurer of Wakefield Local Dental Committee, Secretary of the BDA's West Yorkshire Section and Chair of the BDA's General Dental Practice Committee Associates Sub-committee which represents the interests and concerns of as associates in General Dental Practice across the UK.