James Ramsden KC

Practice Areas

James Ramsden KC has an expansive international practice in commercial dispute resolution, regulatory, disciplinary, media, sports and public law, advising City, corporate, governmental and regulatory clients. James is recognised as a "fantastic advocate" by Chambers who note that he is "adept at handling an array of professional discipline cases". He is panel counsel for the SRA/Law Society acting on complex, high-profile matters. He advises the FCA and ICAEW. James is also recognised for commercial dispute resolution and civil fraud. He ranks as a "Leading Partner" for commercial litigation (mid-market) with Legal 500 and is described as a "star individual" and a cryptoasset dispute specialist.

Career

James has advised in multiple jurisdictions: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, US, Russia, Ukraine, Iceland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Uruguay, Australia, BVI, Jersey and Isle of Man. He is admitted to the Bar in England and Wales, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands. James lectures widely on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), fraud and asset recovery. James also acts as arbitrator and mediator.

Professional Memberships

Commercial Bar Association

Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association

Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers

Chancery Bar Association

Publications

Author/contributing editor to Butterworths' Financial Regulation Service.

Personal

James has a longstanding commitment to Advocate (Bar Pro Bono charity).