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James McWilliams

Global 2026

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3 Verulam Buildings
 3 Verulam Buildings

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Commercial

UK

7 years ranked

Offshore (Bar)

UK

1 year ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK

1 year ranked

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Chambers Global Guide

Offshore (Bar) - UK

Band 4
Individual Editorial

James McWilliams is an experienced junior called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the BVI. He is highly knowledgeable of banking and finance issues and corporate litigation as well as high stakes arbitrations.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 5
Individual Editorial

James McWilliams is a highly sought after junior, with a thriving commercial practice. He is routinely instructed in sophisticated restructuring and insolvency claims, concerning liquidated companies, bankruptcy and administration. In addition, James' work often has an international element and he has handled matters involving Germany and Israel.

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Strengths

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  • James is an excellent junior with great technical knowledge and the ability to communicate easily with clients.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

  • James is a guaranteed star of future, who is very hard-working and super intelligent. He always goes the extra mile and I love working with him.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

  • James McWilliams has very good judgement. He comes across as being much more experienced than he actually is as he speaks with such authority.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

  • James is an excellent all-rounder and good on the detail.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

  • James is very hardworking, super intelligent and always goes the extra mile.

    Offshore (Bar)Chambers Global Guide

  • An excellent junior. His drafting is very good and he is very user-friendly and commercial.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide

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