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James Pearce-Smith

UK Bar 2026

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Construction - Western (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Pearce-Smith of St John's Chambers is a well-regarded barrister who regularly handles construction disputes as part of his wider practice. He has acted in numerous cases concerning defective work and damage, while also showing expertise in professional negligence claims in the construction sector. He is also skilled in arbitration.

Strengths

James Pearce-Smith is a real star. His input is invaluable. I would definitely recommend him.

Professional Negligence - Western (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Pearce-Smith is well known for representing banks in professional negligence lender claims. He is particularly adept at handling claims against solicitors, valuers, architects and surveyors.

Strengths

James advised on an extraordinarily complex matter with great aplomb.

James is very well regarded; he takes good points and is a real details man.

Partnership - Western (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Pearce-Smith of St John's Chambers is a strong junior handling partnership dissolutions and disputes, often within the agricultural and healthcare sectors. He also handles cases regarding LLPs.

Strengths

He's very analytical, calm, considered and has a very good bedside manner which clients like.

Commercial Dispute Resolution - Western (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Pearce-Smith has a strong commercial practice, covering contractual disputes and breaches of agreement, as well as specialising in professional negligence and construction-related claims. He is also regularly instructed in chancery matters, allegations of fraud and damage claims. He is experienced in appearing for clients before the County Courts and the High Court.

Strengths

The manner in which James approaches matters is impressive and he always manages clients incredibly well.

Company - Western (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Pearce-Smith has a broad practice spanning commercial litigation, company disputes and insolvency cases. He draws on his experience as a commercial litigation solicitor as well as handling traditional chancery work. He is noted for his expertise in professional negligence cases. He is particularly adept at handling shareholder disputes and claims involving share purchase agreements.

Strengths

James is very thorough, very prepared and very focused. He puts the clients at their ease. He has very nice client care skills.

James Pearce-Smith is an excellent barrister who is thorough and committed.

Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Western (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Pearce-Smith is a highly experienced junior with expertise in farming partnership matters, farming business disputes and supply issues among numerous other matters.

Strengths

He is very thorough, very prepared and very focused. James puts the clients at ease. He has very nice client care skills.

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