LAWYER PROFILE

James Hyne

UK 2026

Charles Russell Speechlys

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

James is head of the Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency group. He specialises in all areas of insolvency law, with a particular interest in contentious recoveries, fraud and advisory.

He also gives lectures and seminars to corporate clients and other professionals (including the R3 Group, the Insolvency Practitioner’s Association and SESCA) and is listed as in expert in insolvency in the UK Expert Directory. James is also a contributing author to 'UK Insolvency Client Strategies' (Aspatore Books). James is a member of the Insolvency Lawyers Association, the Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association, the R3 Group and is the firm’s representative to the Association of European Lawyers and ALFA International legal networks on insolvency and restructuring issues. He has been recognised as 'Corporate Recovery Lawyer at the Year' by Global Law Experts, 'Corporate Recovery Lawyer of the Year' (England) by Corporate International Magazine and included in Best Lawyers in the UK in the 'Insolvency & Restructuring Law' category.

James is admitted to practise in England and Wales.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Hyne is an esteemed practitioner with expertise in contentious insolvency matters. He acts for administrators and liquidators in litigation pertaining to asset recovery and the competing priority of subordinated debt structures.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James Hyne is a fantastic team leader; he is very confident in his own opinions and lets other team members speak up. He is a very approachable, affable person with a nice work ethic.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Hyne knows his stuff; he is fantastic in terms of client support and very quick to respond to queries and get back to you. I am very pleased with all his support over the years.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Hyne is a very big name in the litigation space, with a very successful practice.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession