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James Pickering KC

Global 2026

 Enterprise Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK

Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery

UK

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Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK

Band 4
Strengths

James is a commanding and calming presence. Direct and robust in his advice, he's a man who gets clients to sit up and take notice.

James is very charming and very good on his feet. He's good and decisive, and he's very helpful in working as part of a team. His written work is very good as well.

James is hugely experienced and a very smooth operator in court. There's no nonsense with him.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 4
Individual Editorial

James Pickering KC is a highly sought-after practitioner at the insolvency Bar who regularly handles high-profile, multimillion-pound disputes. His areas of expertise include guarantee claims and fraud trials, alongside proceedings arising out of cryptocurrency debt. He acts for a diverse portfolio of clients that include administrators, liquidators and lenders.

Strengths

James Pickering is an excellent advocate, seamlessly combining technical prowess with approachability and commerciality.

He provides high quality detailed advice that is digestible but also commercially sensitive and practical.

James is a very good advocate and is good at cross-examination. His communication has always been prompt, clear, friendly and practical.

James is very charming, good on his feet and is decisive and helpful working as part of a team.

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