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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Thompson has considerable experience handling arbitrations, including those under the auspices of the ICC. His work has involved handling matters in the Middle East and the Far East.
Strengths
James Thompson is a first-rate junior.
James has a wonderful pleading style. He captures the issues in a dispute beautifully.
James Thompson is very practical and hands-on. He works out what is needed to get a result and gets on with it. He's clever, very articulate and all over the detail.
James provides comprehensive, technically excellent written advocacy, and his oral advocacy is composed and stylish.
Construction - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Thompson is a strong junior who is often instructed in high-value domestic construction cases and international arbitrations. He has been active in construction cases arising in the energy and property development sectors. He is increasingly instructed as sole counsel in TCC and other ADR proceedings.
Strengths
James is excellent on strategy and advising lay clients.
James Thompson is brilliant. He really rolls up his sleeves and gets stuck into the detail.
