SILK PROFILE

James Collins KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Cryptoassets

All Circuits

4 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

17 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

10 years ranked

Offshore

All Circuits

1 year ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Cryptoassets - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Collins KC has noted experience of the cryptocurrency trading area. He has knowledge of defending freezing orders in the space.

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Offshore - All Circuits

Band 3

Individual Editorial

James Collins KC is fast becoming a silk of choice for offshore matters in such jurisdictions as the Cayman Islands and BVI. He is particularly knowledgeable on litigation related to winding up proceedings. He is adept at handling matters at first instance as well as at the appeal stage.

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

James Collins KC is noted for an international arbitration practice focusing on representing clients, including high-profile and foreign corporations, before domestic and international tribunals. He is particularly strong on insurance, financial transaction and international trade disputes. He has appeared in court in the British Virgin Islands as well as London.

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Strengths

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James takes complex issues and presents them in a clear, concise way which really puts the point across forcefully.
CryptoassetsUK Bar
James is a very smooth advocate.
OffshoreUK Bar
James Collins is a real pleasure to work with and is a really impressive advocate, he is someone who oozes credibility and the judge found him reliable.
OffshoreUK Bar
A brilliant strategist and cross-examiner, and a delight to work with.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
A creative thinker and an excellent cross-examiner who is able to tailor his approach to individual witnesses.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
James is fantastic you work with. He is a good advocate and knows the law and is user-friendly, very approachable would absolutely recommend for arbitration.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar