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James Pheasant

James Pheasant

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by gunnercooke

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution

Career

James Pheasant is the litigator you want on your side. His reputation as a skilled and effective litigator is built on his ability to deliver results consistently for his clients. He quickly analyses cases, devises and then implements a winning strategy. His open communication style, personable nature, and tenacity mean his clients always feel reassured that they are in the right hands.

James is supported by a team of handpicked, full-time litigators. Together they have built a reputation for finding creative solutions to manage commercial risks, protect relationships, and achieve business goals. Find out more about how they work with client reviews in Legal 500.

The growth of the gunnercooke Bristol Dispute Resolution team has been driven by referrals from satisfied clients and professionals who have worked alongside them. Business owners and board directors look to James’ leadership and the team’s ability to handle complex mutli-million pound commercial claims, nationally and internationally. The team shines in navigating a strategic path through the procedural landscape – whatever the arena – to achieve the optimal result.

James specialises in complex commercial and corporate disputes – the more complex the better. He is a calm and reassuring presence in a storm. He thrives on boardroom battles and director/shareholder disputes. When corporate transactions and major projects go wrong, he is the person to have by your side.

He is personally ranked in Chambers, a prestigious legal directory, for Litigation where he is described as “brilliant from start to finish” as a testament to his legal skills and the respect he commands in the legal community.

James Is also ranked In Chambers for his work In the Equestrian and Horseracing Industry. Find out more about his specialist work In this area here.

Professional Memberships

British Association of Sport and Law

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian - UK-wide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Pheasant is well known for his sports regulatory work and for representing athletes and horse trainers in anti-doping matters. He is also recommended for commercial and insolvency disputes.

Litigation - South West

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
James Pheasant leads gunnercooke's dispute resolution team in Bristol. He specialises in commercial and corporate disputes, including breach of warranty and director and shareholder disputes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • James provides an excellent level of service.

    Sport: Horse Racing & EquestrianChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James is the absolute best in every regard. I cannot recommend him enough.

    Sport: Horse Racing & EquestrianChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Outstanding advice and prompt, efficient service at all times.

    Sport: Horse Racing & EquestrianChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • By far the best I have worked with because of the way he can relate to people, his ability to explain really complex matters in a simple way, his integrity and his capability.

    Sport: Horse Racing & EquestrianChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • From our first conversation, I not only felt understood but also that James genuinely cared for me and my situation. I am so glad to have him in my corner and can't recommend him highly enough.

    Sport: Horse Racing & EquestrianChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James Pheasant is faultless.

    LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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