James Le Gallais

Practice Areas

James leads on complex, high-value disputes involving tax, accounting and related financial services. He has particular expertise in group actions and litigation funding.

James’ core expertise is in professional negligence disputes involving tax, accounting and financial advice and services. His practice covers the following sectors: individual tax planning, investment advice, pensions, mergers & acquisitions and investment funds. He acts both for and against professional indemnity insurers.

James believes in making every effort to resolve disputes without recourse to litigation where possible. He is experienced in mediation and all forms of alternative dispute resolution. Where litigation is the only option, James takes a commercial and strategic approach.

James also has substantial experience in claims arising out of false statements in investment prospectuses. He has acted in some of the largest and significant group actions in this area and has developed deep expertise in group litigation, litigation funding and related matters.

James acts for both claimants and defendants, and his clients include high net worth individuals, private/family offices, investment funds, financial institutions and professional service providers

Career

James started his career as a barrister, practising from chambers in Inner Temple from 2005 to 2012. He then moved to a top-ranked litigation boutique before joining Stewarts in 2019.

James read Classics at Bristol University, before converting to Law at the University of Law.

Professional Memberships

Association des Jeunes Advocats (AIJA)

Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA)

Personal

When not at his desk, James tries to spend as much time outdoors as possible. He enjoys hill-walking, fishing, skiing and cycling.