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James Davies

James Davies

UK 2026

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James is an experienced family lawyer who often acts in cases of high net value or complexity. He represents all parties experiencing relationship breakdown. James is a Partner and the Family Law Team Leader in our Thames Valley offices.

James has specialised in family law since qualification in 2002 and practises primarily in the fields of divorce and financial matters consequent upon divorce. These have often included issues of variation, pension sharing (including armed forces pensions), maintenance and capitalisation and enforcement of such orders. His cases are frequently of significant value. He additionally acts in cases of unmarried families and is adept at dealing with cohabitation disputes including under TOLATA and Schedule 1 Children Act. He also acts in disputes regarding children and their arrangements, including those of complexity or with international issues such as permission to relocate the children’s home or abduction.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Davies handles financial cases following divorce, including matters that involve foreign assets. He also advises on sensitive private children matters, such as those involving allegations of domestic violence.

Strengths

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  • James Davies is outstanding in all areas.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James has a sharp, analytical mind twinned with a deep understanding of the stresses that divorce brings.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James is a respectful opponent. He immerses himself in the detail and eloquently gets his point across.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Thames Valley

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