Chambers Review
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Gambling Disputes - All Circuits
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)
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
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
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)
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.