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Provided by James Clarke
James Clarke is a partner within the firm’s Contentious Construction practice with formidable expertise in helping clients resolve disputes arising from major international projects across the infrastructure and energy sectors, as well as high-value commercial and residential real estate projects. James has over 15 years’ experience of successfully representing clients across the full spectrum of formal and alternative dispute resolution procedures, including through International Arbitration (under ICC, SIAC, UNCITRAL and ad-hoc rules), the London Technology & Construction Court, Adjudication, Expert Determination and Mediation.
Having previously led BCLP’s Construction practice in Singapore, James continues to frequently represent some of Asia’s largest construction and engineering firms in high-stakes disputes stemming from major international projects. His matters include disputes arising from multi-billion dollar energy, infrastructure and real estate projects in areas as diverse as oil & gas, coal, biomass, hydroelectricity, transport, manufacturing, healthcare and luxury real estate developments across Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. His breadth of experience has grown to include significant expertise in domestic building safety related claims across a diverse real estate portfolio, including education, residential property, hotels, office space and mixed-use developments involving some of the UK’s leading investors, portfolio managers, contractors and engineers.
James’ practice incorporates a wealth of technical and sector-specific expertise advising on issues such as defects, delay, design liability, professional negligence, payment, insolvency and termination. He gets to grips with the granular detail of a dispute quickly, including complex matters relating to quantum and evaluating expert evidence to provide comprehensive and strategic advice. James provides his clients early practical and strategic support to identify the warning signs of potential disputes and to facilitate early commercial resolution, thus limiting the impact of any adversarial situations on delivery of their projects.
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James is effortlessly adroit at manoeuvring out of complex situations and playing the long game.
James is very sensible and commercial. It feels like you get top-quality advice in a way that gets you where you want to be.
James is a highly seasoned and astute professional.
James has been very attentive and diligent with his advice and approach on construction dispute matters.
James is effortlessly adroit at manoeuvring out of complex situations and playing the long game.
James is very sensible and commercial. It feels like you get top-quality advice in a way that gets you where you want to be.
James is a highly seasoned and astute professional.
James has been very attentive and diligent with his advice and approach on construction dispute matters.