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James Dawes KC

James Dawes KC

UK Bar 2026

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2 Harcourt Buildings
 2 Harcourt Buildings

Ranked in 1 practice area

Crime

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Financial and Corporate Crime, Bribery, Cyber Crime and General Crime.

Career

James Dawes KC is Joint Head of Chambers at 2 Harcourt Buildings.

James has garnered a formidable reputation for achieving successful outcomes in some of the most challenging cases to be brought before the Criminal Courts. He is a spell-binding advocate with a scientific approach to case preparation.

James' assistance is increasingly sought after in criminal cases which have cross-border complexities; where his knowledge, expertise and attention to detail can prove decisive.

James acts for international clients outside of the UK jurisdiction.

James is currently instructed in allegations of murder.

James is providing ongoing advice on allegations of Bribery involving a FTSE listed company.

Professional Memberships

Criminal Bar Association

South East Circuit

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Strengths

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  • James is an extremely competent and hard-working KC, who always wants to achieve the best for his client.

    CrimeUK Bar

  • James Dawes KC has a very strong prosecution practice. He displayed very strong tactical judgement and compassionate client skills.

    CrimeUK Bar

  • He is extremely thorough, very able and very pleasant. He is direct, forceful and comprehensive on his feet.

    CrimeUK Bar

Ranked Barristers at 2 Harcourt Buildings (8)

London (Bar)

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