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James Brady-Banzet

James Brady-Banzet

UK 2026

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About

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UK

Practice Areas

James Brady-Banzet’s practice focuses on dispute resolution, investigations, and enforcement.

James has substantial experience representing some of the world’s leading organisations on a wide range of commercial disputes, group and collective litigation, banking disputes, and international arbitrations. He has considerable trial experience, and his work frequently involves complex multijurisdictional matters and high-stakes disputes. James also has significant experience representing clients in investigations by regulatory and law enforcement authorities.

He is cited as “clever, hard-working and very dedicated,” “sharp and thoughtful,” “personable and highly intelligent,” with the ability to “manage both the legal team and clients to achieve the best results” and “an exceptional partner on a major long-running dispute.”

James also writes and speaks on topics including class actions, ESG litigation, parent company liability, M&A disputes, and crisis management.

Career

James became a partner in 2019.

Professional Memberships

Senior Courts of England and Wales

Solicitor-Advocate (Higher Courts Civil Proceedings)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Banking Litigation - UK-wide

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
James Brady is noted for his handling of complex financial disputes. He has experience acting for investment banks in cross-border litigation concerning insolvency and financial mis-selling.

Strengths

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  • He has vast experience of all forms of banking litigation. He is incredibly hard working and has a real eye for the details in a case.

    Banking LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James is a seriously clever lawyer who will not miss a trick.

    Banking LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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