James Purchas

UK Bar

James Purchas is an outstanding junior with prowess not only in the strictly regulatory aspects of financial services, but also in complementary areas such as insolvency and payments. He is often called upon to advise on issues without precedent.

"James is extremely thorough and he has acute attention to detail."

"James is very knowledgeable and a good advocate. He is phenomenally hard-working and gets good results in high-profile litigation. He is quick and smooth in responding to points."

"James Purchas is a KC in waiting and is rated very highly."

James Purchas is a senior junior who is well regarded for his insurance practice, which sees him advising insurers on major coverage disputes and financial lines claims, as well as commercial disputes between insurance providers. He further offers wise counsel on regulatory matters. He appears as an advocate in both arbitration and court proceedings.

"James is a strong senior junior who is outstanding technically and commercially and works really well as a part of a team."

"James is very easy to deal with as well as being very bright and knowledgeable."

James Purchas of 4 Pump Court is regularly instructed in a variety of offshore work, including trust disputes and civil fraud cases. Purchas displays deep expertise in banking and financial services, insurance and professional negligence. His offshore practice predominantly takes him to proceedings in the Channel Islands.

"James is very experienced in disputes. He's very hard-working, bright and sensible."

"James is very quick to get work back, and is very supportive, charming with clients and very good in consultation."

"James is very good. He's extremely user-friendly and very experienced in the offshore world. I go to him for the trickier questions."