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Provided by James Foster
James Foster is a Senior Investment Manager in LCM’s London office.
James has more than 40 years of experience in the legal profession. He has specialised in commercial litigation, international arbitration and ADR since 1981, with a particular focus on arbitration in the UK, the Far East and Middle East. He switched his focus to disputes finance in 2019.
Since joining LCM in 2020 James has originated and managed an array of commercial disputes, applying his deep understanding of the litigation and arbitration processes. Most recently he led the successful conclusion of LCM’s funding of the Carillion Group’s £1.3 billion claim against its former auditors. James also brings his extensive legal expertise to his role on LCM’s Investment Committee.
Before his move into disputes finance, James was a partner with the international law firm Gowling WLG (previously Wragge Lawrence Graham), where he headed the Middle East Disputes team, having launched the firm’s office in Dubai in 2007. During his time in the Middle East James was consistently recognised by the Chambers Global Directory as one of the UAE’s leading disputes lawyers, having been involved in some of the region’s most challenging disputes.
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James Foster is a highly experienced senior investment manager at LCM. He is highlighted for funding collective redress actions in the Competition Appeals Tribunal and high-value arbitration matters.
Provided by Chambers
James Foster combines in-depth legal knowledge and an understanding of funding, with gentlemanly elegance. He is a joy to work with.
James is a superb funder, combining deep technical expertise with a highly commercial approach. He quickly understands the complexities of a case, offering strategic advice.
James Foster combines in-depth legal knowledge and an understanding of funding, with gentlemanly elegance. He is a joy to work with.
James is a superb funder, combining deep technical expertise with a highly commercial approach. He quickly understands the complexities of a case, offering strategic advice.