UK Bar
Company - London (Bar)
James Potts KC
James Potts KC is an experienced and highly regarded silk whose practice spans corporate, insolvency, banking, financial services and commercial law. He demonstrates considerable advocacy skills, and has made numerous appearances in arbitration hearings and in courts including the Privy Council and Supreme Court. His expertise in schemes of arrangement is particularly pronounced.
Strengths
"James is excellent to work with. He understands the need to be part of a wider team, and is very willing to roll his sleeves up and carry out the work required."
"A fantastic cross-examiner who is really pugnacious and punchy in court."
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
James Potts KC
Strengths
"He has always been absolutely on the money with his advice."
"He has an exceptional brain and is really quick to absorb information."
"He gives very good advice on strategy."
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
James Potts KC
Strengths
"James is a go-to barrister for complex corporate disputes involving directors' duties."
"He is a very modern silk with a great legal brain."
Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)
James Potts KC
James Potts KC is a highly respected dispute resolution specialist who focuses his practice on insolvency and company law. His busy caseload features both contentious and non-contentious work, and he is particularly well versed in the area of misfeasance claims. He is also regularly instructed in administrations, winding-up petitions and voluntary arrangements. He has a fine track record in overseas litigation while regularly appearing in domestic courts.