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James Sheehan KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

4 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

Chancery: Commercial

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Sheehan KC regularly acts in high-stakes financial litigation matters involving well-known banking and investment fund players.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Sheehan KC has participated in a number of landmark fraud cases and is particularly knowledgeable about freezing orders. He acts for both claimants and defendants. He offers expertise in matters involving allegations of dishonesty, conspiracy and misappropriation.

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Strengths

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His drafting is fantastic and he is super quick and very thoughtful.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
His drafting, advocacy and general user friendliness set him apart.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
He is very strategic, thinks about all angles and is big on getting into details.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is a fighter, which clients like, and he is able to identify the most damaging points for opposition.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
An excellent advocate who is very hard-working and all over the detail in a case. He is particularly good at getting on top of complicated material and delivering his points in a compelling way.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar
James is extremely bright but humble with it. I trust his judgement.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar