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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Sheehan KC regularly acts in high-stakes financial litigation matters involving well-known banking and investment fund players.
Strengths
His drafting is fantastic and he is super quick and very thoughtful.
His drafting, advocacy and general user friendliness set him apart.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
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.
Strengths
He is very strategic, thinks about all angles and is big on getting into details.
He is a fighter, which clients like, and he is able to identify the most damaging points for opposition.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
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.
James is extremely bright but humble with it. I trust his judgement.
James is a seriously good counsel who ticks all the boxes. He delivers very well on both the law and the facts, and is good on his feet.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
James is very creative, thoughtful and humble. He is very clear in his advice and just a very bright person.
He is extremely able and very hard-working.
Lots of barristers at his level are cautious, but he can be aggressive too, so he's a perfect balance. He is a very good advocate and good value as well.
James Sheehan is incredibly bright.