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James Brawn

James Brawn

UK 2026

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Debenhams Ottaway
 Debenhams Ottaway

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

Thames Valley

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

James is a partner in the corporate and commercial team at Debenhams Ottaway. He has over twelve years’ experience dealing with corporate and commercial matters, working with clients across multiple sectors including healthcare, banking and finance and private wealth. City trained, James has an extensive network of contacts and referrers and a loyal client base including investors, companies, LLPs and partnerships. James has an extensive knowledge of data protection laws and advises clients on a wide range of data protection-related matters. James also works alongside Debenhams Ottaway’s dispute resolution team on transactional matters with an insolvency element (such as pre-packaged administration sales).

Career

• Trained at SJ Berwin LLP (subsequently King & Wood Mallesons).

• Qualified as a solicitor in 2008.

• Joined Debenhams Ottaway in 2016 and was made a partner in 2021.

Professional Memberships

TRI 250 index of influence and best practice.

Personal

As well as being a family man, James is also a keen sportsman, playing tennis and cricket, as well as running and going to the gym.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - Thames Valley

Band 3
Individual Editorial

James Brawn is recognised for the breadth of his commercial expertise. He advises clients of all varieties on corporate transactions. James regularly works on transactions that have insolvency elements.

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Strengths

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  • James is a great client partner; thoughtful and clear, he looks to simplify and not complicate.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • James Brawn consistently delivers exceptional legal support, combining deep technical expertise with a highly responsive and client-focused approach.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • James is an excellent communicator, explaining complex legal issues in a way that makes them, and the proactive solutions he puts forward, accessible to clients.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • James is an outstanding individual who reassures his clients and works at a pace that suits them.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • James is very dedicated and always provides excellent service.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Thames Valley

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