"James takes an extremely hands-on approach. He is always willing to roll up his sleeves and get into the details."
LEGAL 500 2022
James has been a member of Chambers since 2014. He has a broad commercial practice with a particular emphasis on disputes arising out of corporate insolvency and personal bankruptcy and is a member of Chambers’ insolvency and commercial teams. James appears in both the High Court and the County Court at court centres up and down the country. Before becoming a barrister, James had a previous career in the oil industry.
James is frequently instructed in a wide variety of insolvency related matters and has a particular interest in the area having studied the subject at postgraduate level. He has been instructed in relation to the following:
James has acted for office holders, debtors/bankrupts, companies and company directors and frequently speaks at seminars and other events including those run by R3 and HMRC.
James has been instructed to both advise and appear in proceedings relating to a variety of commercial matters. These have included:
James has acted for companies, private individuals and banks. He has appeared in a wide variety of procedural applications as well as trials in all three tracks in the County Court and also the High Court.
Commercial Litigation
'James takes an extremely hands-on approach. He is always willing to roll up his sleeves and get into the details.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Company & Insolvency
'James Takes an extremely hands-on approach. He is always willing to roll up his sleeves and get into the details.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Restructuring/Insolvency
Recognised for specialisms in personal and corporate insolvency. He has experience of both advocacy and advisory work. At a contentious level has been led by QCs and appeared as sole counsel. His recent work includes matters involving misfeasance and determining validity of payments.
Strengths: "His technical knowledge is sensational, and his understanding of the law and procedure is second to none. He has gravitas beyond his call." "He is excellent - very approachable and has a good manner."
Recent work: Acted for the liquidator of Cordial4 in opposition to an application for permission to bring a derivative claim where the claimant sought to bring proceedings against two former directors of the company.
Commercial Litigation
'A highly effective counsel whose opinions are always clear and to the point.’
Rising star: Tier 1
Company and Insolvency
'James is very bright and quick to get to grips with complex sets of facts and to get on top of the documents. His legal advice is always pragmatic, concise and commercially-focused. He is also exceptionally good with clients.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Restructuring & Insolvency
up & coming Recognised for specialisms in personal and corporate insolvency. He has experience of both advocacy and advisory work. At a contentious level has been led by QCs and taken on sole matters. His recent work includes matters involving misfeasance and determining validity of payments.
Strengths: "His advice is concise and proportionate, and he's very persuasive on his feet in court." "Responsive, easy to work with and has good technical knowledge." Recent work: Acted for Neath Rugby in successfully opposing a winding-up petition presented against the financially distressed rugby club by a lender under a recourse finance agreement.
For further information and enquiries please contact:
Commercial & Insolvency: Joe Stayte, Stephen Arnold or Jordan Yandell