LAWYER PROFILE

James Morris

UK 2026

Mayer Brown International LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Construction: Professional Negligence

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

Construction: Contentious

London (Firms)

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

James Morris’ practice includes a wide range of dispute resolution, advising employers, contractors, consultants and insurers in relation to all forms of construction related disputes. He regularly advises on complicated technical disputes, including claims concerning defective design and workmanship, programming, delay, disruption and quantum, which arise out of the major forms of construction and engineering contracts. He is an experienced litigator who has represented clients in complex multi-party litigation in the High Court (Technology and Construction Court), mediations, adjudications and arbitrations (both domestic and international).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction: Professional Negligence - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

James Morris is noted for his established reputation within the construction industry due to his adept representation of contractors, developers and consultants in litigation and adjudication proceedings. He frequently handles disputes involving mixed-use developments as well as energy and infrastructure projects.

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Construction: Contentious - London (Firms)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James Morris is a super smart individual.
Construction: Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Morris is a very effective communicator, delivering very clear, considered and authoritative advice.
Construction: Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Morris is an excellent, clear thinker who is willing to listen but has a fabulous way of winning you over to his strategy.
Construction: Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is technically excellent, very practical and client-focused.
Construction: Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James Morris is client-friendly and a very effective advocate.
Construction: Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession