LAWYER PROFILE

James Norris-Jones

UK 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking Litigation

UK-wide

2 years ranked

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

UK

Practice Areas

James has more than 20 years’ experience of English and international commercial dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, investigations, and enforcement.

He regularly advises clients involved in class actions, including collective proceedings in the Competition Tribunal. He has particular experiences in the financial services and tech sectors, and in cases involving fraud and insolvency. Many of his cases have involved cross-border issues and/or proceedings in foreign jurisdictions.

Career

James joined Cleary Gottlieb as a partner in 2018. He was previously a disputes partner at an international law firm in London.

Professional Memberships

England and Wales

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Banking Litigation - UK-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

James Norris-Jones' expertise in banking and financial service litigation includes joint venture, contractual and insolvency related disputes. He regularly acts on cases with a cross-border element.

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

James Norris-Jones of Cleary Gottlieb has a proven track record of strong commercial litigation. He is particularly in demand for high-stakes group action defence work for large international clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is an excellent lawyer.
Banking LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is consistently outstanding.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is a force to be reckoned with. He champions his client's cause and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. He never loses sight of what makes sense commercially.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James is very clever, sensible, and strategic. Any executive of any FTSE company will feel comfortable working with him.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession