LAWYER PROFILE

James Duncan

UK 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Derivatives

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

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

He focuses on derivatives and structured products 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 and margin loans 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.shearman.com/en/people/d/duncan-james

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Capital Markets: Derivatives - UK-wide

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 Guide to the Legal Profession
James has a great understanding of legal issues and a commercial background.
Capital Markets: DerivativesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession