LAWYER PROFILE

James Popperwell

UK 2026

Macfarlanes LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Fraud: Civil

UK-wide

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Macfarlanes LLP

Practice Areas

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Career

James specialises in the management of complex, international disputes in state courts and arbitration, often involving parallel proceedings in different jurisdictions. James has particular experience in civil fraud, corporate and shareholder disputes, insolvency and finance disputes.

James’ work often involves obtaining or challenging interim relief of various kinds obtained in support of court or arbitral proceedings, including worldwide freezing orders, and dealing with jurisdiction challenges.

James is a recognised leading lawyer for his work in asset recovery and enforcement. He is often instructed on disputes that intersect with criminal or regulatory investigations or proceedings.

James has an intricate knowledge of litigation and legal assets financing and has advised on the structuring of some of the most innovative financing arrangements in recent years.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Popperwell is head of fraud and is highly skilled at managing substantial civil fraud proceedings in the UK and internationally.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is a market-leading litigator for fraud and asset recovery matters. He's very smooth, very calm, and knows the case and strategy very well. He can stay on top of all the input.
Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James leads from the front and is a spectacular leader. He commands the confidence of his clients and wields his team's extensive resources with alacrity.
Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
James, in my view, is at the top of the game for this area of work. He is the complete package here. He is intelligent and strategic with personal skills to boot.
Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession