James McClelland KC

James McClelland KC is a much-admired barrister with a significant practice in financial services regulation, particularly on issues involving FSMA directives and European regulations. He has been involved in some of the highest-profile and highest-value cases in the sector over the last few years. He acts both for and against regulators and is experienced in PPI mis-selling matters.

James McClelland KC focuses his considerable public law practice on commercial and regulatory cases, particularly in the financial services sector. He is capable of counselling claimants and defendants in judicial review and regulatory proceedings. Recent notable cases have involved the regulation of metals and energy markets.

James McClelland KC enjoys a strong reputation for his regulatory practice, which focuses on legal and financial services regulation. He frequently prosecutes solicitors on behalf of the SRA. He is also instructed in significant judicial review proceedings that define the powers and duties of disciplinary bodies in the legal sector.

James McClelland KC is a respected silk with a wide-ranging practice spanning a variety of areas. Besides his expertise in commercial and banking disputes, he has noted ability and experience of handling cases arising in administrative and public law and professional discipline. McClelland is comfortable acting for and against banks, and is also experienced in acting for the regulator in challenges of great import. He is noted for his strength in handling domestic and multi-jurisdictional group actions.

James McClelland KC is a highly experienced silk regularly sought out to appear in public law challenges both for and against regulators. He has experience representing major regulators as well as large NGOs such as Greenpeace, showing his versatility in such disputes.