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James Roberts

James Roberts

UK 2026

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James Roberts is a partner in our professional and commercial disputes team. He has extensive experience of defending claims against a range of professionals, particularly accountants, directors and financial services professionals. He is regularly involved in multi-jurisdictional disputes and with all forms of dispute resolution including mediations and arbitration.

James also specialises in coverage advice, and insurance advisory and policy drafting work. He advises the captive insurers of the largest global accountancy networks on their direct insurance, reinsurance and fronting programmes.

James practised commercial law at the Bar between 1996 and 2002 and currently holds Higher Rights of Audience to appear as an advocate in the Courts of England and Wales.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Professional Negligence - London (Firms)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Roberts focuses his practice on professional liability claims arising from the financial sector, including representation of accountants and directors. He has a depth of experience working with top accountancy firms in high-stakes audit cases.

Strengths

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  • James has a brilliant reputation on the accountants' side; he's very highly regarded in that sphere.

    Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James really knows what he's doing.

    Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James Roberts is very approachable and responsive, as well as being one of the recognised experts in accountancy and professional negligence and regulation issues.

    Professional NegligenceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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