LAWYER PROFILE

James Duncan

Global 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Derivatives

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

James Duncan is a partner in the Derivatives & Structured Finance practice based in London.

He focuses on derivatives and structured finance and has extensive experience of derivatives across the full range of asset classes. In addition, he advises on the structured finance aspects of M&A, asset finance and leveraged finance transactions. James has notable expertise in equity financing transactions involving equity derivatives, margin loans and other products for both lenders and borrowers.

Career

College of Law, York

LPC (Distinction)

Trinity College, Cambridge

M.A., First Class Honours

Admissions

England and Wales

Personal

https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/contacts/find-a-lawyer/d/duncan-james/

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Derivatives - UK

Band 3

Individual Editorial

James Duncan of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is recognised for the strength of his derivatives work which stretches across the full spectrum of asset classes. His clients include large international banks and asset managers.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is an absolutely brilliant partner. He is responsive and very good at explaining things very simply and clearly.
Capital Markets: DerivativesChambers Global Guide
James has a great understanding of legal issues and a commercial background.
Capital Markets: DerivativesChambers Global Guide