LAWYER PROFILE

James Stacey

UK 2026

Slaughter and May

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration

UK-wide

5 years ranked

Contributions and articles

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About

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UK

Practice Areas

Arbitration

Disputes

Global Investigations

Tax Disputes

Career

James is a partner in the Disputes and Investigations group, and is co-head of our International Arbitration group.

James has a broad ranging international disputes and investigations practice. He has a particular focus on international commercial arbitration and has advised extensively on corporate, company, M&A, IEN and infrastructure arbitrations under the rules of all the major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL.

James also advises clients in relation to significant, cross-border and domestic litigation, and has advised on many contentious tax disputes, frequently with an international element.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

International Arbitration - UK-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

James Stacey is co-head of the firm's international arbitration group. He is noted for his astute representation of organisations and individuals in a range of arbitral proceedings, including ICC and LCIA disputes. His clients stem from a wide spectrum of sectors such as manufacturing, food and beverages, and oil and gas.

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Strengths

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James is a good communicator.
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James is thorough, meticulous, strategic and remarkably adept at making complex issues simple to understand.
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Where he excels is managing the commercial aspect for the client.
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James is on top of all the details and is extremely sharp on the technical side.
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