LAWYER PROFILE

James Cranston

UK 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Sport

UK-wide

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

James Cranston is a commercial litigator with a broad range of experience including in commercial contract and company law disputes. James has also worked on several arbitration and investigatory matters.

James works particularly with financial investor clients, such as private equity houses and sovereign wealth funds. James also has significant experience working with clients in the sport sector, having spent time on secondment at a governing body and a global sports franchise. James co-leads the firm's Sport Industry Group in London.

Career

University of Nottingham (BA, History) 2007

Joined Clifford Chance 2009

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2011

Partner since May 2023

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Sport - UK-wide

Band 6

Individual Editorial

James Cranston is a partner with noteworthy experience representing clients in commercial and regulatory disputes in the sports sector. He is particularly adept at assisting with cases relating to cricket, football and athletics.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is really commercial, super-intelligent and really hard-working. He always commits to deadlines and gets you what you need within that deadline.
SportChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James provided excellent support.
SportChambers Guide to the Legal Profession