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James A Woods

James A Woods

Canada 2027

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Woods LLP
 Woods LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: General Commercial

Québec

10 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Nationwide - Canada

9 years ranked

About

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Canada

Career

James A. Woods is considered to be one of the best lawyers in Canada. He practices in the fields of litigation and arbitration. He pleads before all instances of federal and provincial tribunals, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. He acts as arbitrator, as president or member of a panel, in a large number of commercial and international files, both ad hoc and under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the ACTL, CIA, LCA, Member of panel of arbitrators of the AAA; Quebec Bar 1976 - Discerned Advocatus Emeritus 2013; Law Society of Upper Canada 1979; Law Society of Alberta 2006; Law Society of British Columbia 2006; Law Society of England and Wales 2008; Paris Bar 2013

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: General Commercial - Québec

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
James Woods maintains an impressive and longstanding reputation for his commercial litigation practice out of Montréal. He additionally advises on commercial and international arbitration.
Editorial individuel

James Woods maintient une réputation impressionnante et de longue date pour sa pratique en litige commercial à Montréal. Il conseille également en matière d'arbitrage commercial et international.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Nationwide - Canada

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial

James Woods, Ad E is the founder of Montréal disputes boutique Woods LLP. He is a highly regarded arbitrator and arbitration counsel with experience acting under ad hoc and ICC rules. He frequently represents clients in high-stakes domestic and international arbitrations.

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Strengths

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  • James Woods is an amazing lawyer.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide

  • James is a hard worker who is very intelligent and easily adapts to different commercial environments.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • James est un travailleur acharné, très intelligent et qui s'adapte facilement à différents environnements commerciaux.
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  • James Woods est un avocat exceptionnel.
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