Chambers Review
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Financial Services - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James McClelland KC of Brick Court Chambers 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.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Professional Discipline - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James McClelland KC of Brick Court Chambers 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.
Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
