Ranked in 5 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Gambling Disputes

All Circuits

4 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

9 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Offshore

All Circuits

1 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Bar)

1 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by James McWilliams

UK Bar

Career

James specialises in complex, high-value and international litigation and arbitration. His practice sees him instructed across a wide range of commercial disputes, often with a fraud, or insolvency aspect.

James is a confident advocate and has appeared unled in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and in the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal, often against experienced Leading Counsel. Led or unled, James enjoys working as part of a team to secure the best result for his client.

Much of James’ work has an international element and he regularly acts in litigation and arbitration in the BVI, the Cayman Islands, the Isle of Man and Hong Kong, amongst other jurisdictions. He is called to the Bar of the BVI and is a Registered Practitioner of the AIFC in Kazakhstan.

Professional Memberships

COMBAR

Commercial Fraud Lawyers’ Association

Chancery Bar Association

Publications

James is a contributor to Paget’s Law of Banking, 16th ed. In addition, he is authoring chapters in the forthcoming new edition of Jack: Documentary Credits.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Gambling Disputes - All Circuits

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

James McWilliams has a strong knowledge of gambling disputes, particularly those with a crossover with fraud or insolvency. He has extensive experience of being instructed in matters related to spread betting, and acts for several high-profile clients.


Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

2
Band 2

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

James McWiliams is a talented barrister with recognised expertise in high-value civil fraud and asset-tracing matters. He is regularly instructed to both obtain and resist applications for worldwide freezing orders, search orders and proprietary injunctions, and has experience appearing both led and unled in complex disputes.


Offshore - All Circuits

4
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.


Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)

5
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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