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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.
Strengths
James is very good. He's very calm and diligent, and works extremely hard. He's good as an advocate; the way he presented to the judge was excellent.
James is phenomenally bright; he's someone who is constantly the smartest person in the room. He's the A-team of the Bar. He's very calm, reassuring to clients and just fantastic.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
James is as sharp as a tack. He's super-responsive, friendly and a real team player.
James is strategically good and presents well in his submissions; he is very clear in all he does.
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.
Strengths
James is hugely hard-working, always on top of the detail and always thinks ahead. He is super strategic.
James is very bright, responsive and hard-working. He's very creative and very good at drafting. He's superb.
James is strategically good, is very clear and presents well in his submissions.