JUNIOR PROFILE

James Couser

UK Bar 2026

Three Stone

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Bar)

10 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Commercial dispute resolution

Company and partnership

Insolvency

Insurance

Trusts

Professional negligence

Banking and financial regulation

Civil fraud

Mediation

Taxation

Entertainment, media and sports

Career

James’ practice is largely based in the areas of insolvency and company law, and he has wide experience in all of the various insolvency regimes both personal and corporate. He is recommended for insolvency work by both Chambers & Prs and Legal 500.

He has particular expertise of asset recovery following liquidation, and insolvency practitioners and solicitors acting for creditors regularly instruct him in these and related matters.

James has acted for a number of former directors in disqualification proceedings and claims brought by liquidators.

In addition to his insolvency practice James undertakes a wide range of commercial litigation, both at first instance in the Chancery and Queen’s Bench Divisions and in the Commercial Court and the County Courts, and on appeal in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

James Couser has a well-regarded practice spanning both corporate and personal insolvency. He is adept at advising on matters concerning asset recovery following a liquidation and is well placed to act for and advise directors on disqualification proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is a hands-on team player, who is practical and a safe pair of hands. He is very user-friendly and a tough advocate.
Restructuring/InsolvencyUK Bar
James is professional, good with clients and strategic.
Restructuring/InsolvencyUK Bar
James rolls his sleeves up and gets stuck in. He is very experienced and pragmatic.
Restructuring/InsolvencyUK Bar