Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Professional Negligence

London (Firms)

23 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Construction: Professional Negligence

London (Firms)

2 Years Ranked

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Provided by James A Pollock

UK

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James is Head of the firm’s international Insurance and Construction group. He is a renowned litigator, specialising in professional liability, coverage, reinsurance and construction disputes.

With over 30 years of experience, James has acted for insurers and their insureds, including solicitors, accountants, brokers, architects, engineers, surveyors and other construction professionals in High Court litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation. His practice often includes an international element, with cases spanning the UK, US, Japan and the Middle East, as well as Northern Ireland where he is also qualified. Clients rate him as "one of the toughest practitioners”, because "he never lets go of a case" and they commend him for remaining “calm, clear and concise under pressure”.

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Professional Negligence - London (Firms)

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
James Pollock heads the Simmons & Simmons international insurance and construction team. He is regularly instructed on construction-related professional negligence matters, including those with cross-border aspects. He also advises on solicitors' liability claims for international law firms.

Insurance: Contentious Claims & Reinsurance - UK-wide

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

International head of insurance at Simmons & Simmons, James Pollock has a practice with a particular focus on professional liability claims, most notably in the construction industry. He is a skilled litigator and also handles ADR proceedings.


Construction: Professional Negligence - London (Firms)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

James Pollock is regularly instructed on construction-related professional negligence matters, including those with cross-border aspects. He also advises on solicitors' liability claims for international law firms.

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