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James Brocklebank KC

James Brocklebank KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

James is highly sought-after as both adviser and advocate across a broad range of commercial specialisms, appearing regularly in both court and arbitration. He has a particularly prominent reputation in the areas of professional negligence, insurance and reinsurance, and commercial arbitration (often with an international element). James has wide experience of advising and acting in relation to all manner of contractual and tortious disputes, including matters relating to energy and natural resources, corporate acquisitions, product liability, international trade, confidentiality and privilege, and conflicts of laws. He has frequently been involved in substantial pieces of litigation and is familiar with the particular demands of large-scale court and arbitration proceedings. James also has significant experience acting in professional disciplinary proceedings, particularly concerning accountants and auditors.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Brocklebank KC is noted for his professional negligence and insurance expertise, and regularly handles major claims relating to insurance brokers, financial advisers and accountants. He is experienced in cases with an international element.

Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Brocklebank KC handles insurance claims arising out of a wide range of commercial matters, and has a particularly strong reputation in professional negligence cases and in the energy sector. He is skilled in cross-border disputes, including matters involving conflict of laws. He is also experienced in dealing with contractual and tortious matters. He demonstrates additional strength handling reinsurance disputes.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Brocklebank KC is well reputed for his product liability and insurance expertise, in addition to his broader commercial prowess. He is sought after by clients for representation in high-value arbitrations across a host of arbitral jurisdictions, including New York.

Strengths

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  • James Brocklebank KC gets involved in case strategy. He has just been so good and really impressive: he's detailed but also very practical. He has a huge value-add.

    Professional NegligenceUK Bar
  • James Brocklebank KC is fabulous. He's super bright, inventive, pragmatic, responsive and clear.

    Professional NegligenceUK Bar
  • James Brocklebank KC gives very clear and pragmatic advice, and has good strategic sense.

    Professional NegligenceUK Bar
  • James is very good. He has very good judgement and comprehensive knowledge of the area.

    Professional NegligenceUK Bar
  • He is extremely well prepared, authoritative and clear in his submissions. James dealt with the client's nerves about the case very well.

    InsuranceUK Bar
  • James is particularly good on his feet.

    InsuranceUK Bar

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