James Strachan KC

James Strachan KC is a tactically and technically minded KC who has won a strong reputation both at the Bar and among his clients for his work on major developments. His infrastructure résumé includes a substantial appointment promoting the HS2 rail project for the government. He is also well versed in the housing, retail, highways and urban design fields. Other notable work relates to the development of prominent heritage sites.

James Strachan KC acts for airports, oil terminals and waste operations. He has also been called upon to act for The Atomic Weapons Establishment in its opposition to a major judicial review challenge. He is also consulted for advice on environmental concerns surrounding large development projects.

James Stachan KC has extensive experience of representing clients in issues relating to consumer finance, and further expertise in acting for the Financial Ombudsmen Service.

James Strachan KC is a dynamic local government silk with an excellent track record in local authority disputes and vast experience in judicial review proceedings. He routinely advises on high-profile infrastructure projects. He is regularly instructed to act both for and against local authorities. He also has experience acting on major compulsory purchase orders.

James Strachan KC is the silk of choice for the Financial Ombudsman Service, on whose behalf he regularly appears in significant cases. He offers additional experience acting for financial services firms and individuals in major litigation, where he is particularly adept in matters with a financial services and public law crossover.

James Strachan KC is well versed in the arena of civil liberties and human rights, and makes frequent appearances in the European Court of Human Rights. He regularly contributes to high-profile cases centring on complex issues, such as the Secretary of State’s approach to detaining asylum seekers who claim to be minors but appear to be adults. He has significant experience in a variety of different areas, including mental health, immigration and national security matters.

James Strachan KC handles administrative and public law cases on behalf of claimants and defendants. He is experienced in claims arising in the criminal justice and financial services spheres, and his expertise in human rights and planning law strongly complements his public law practice.