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James Wadham

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James is a member of Davis Polk’s Litigation practice. He focuses on commercial dispute resolution, regulatory investigations and enforcement.

Financial institutions, accountancy firms, legal firms, private equity houses and individuals turn to James to handle a broad range of litigation including professional negligence claims, joint venture and shareholder disputes, and claims arising from offerings of public securities.

Banks, funds and listed companies also turn to him when facing investigations and disciplinary proceedings in Hong Kong and across Asia.

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Chambers Global Guide

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms) - China

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

James Wadham is a linchpin in Davis Polk's contentious regulatory team and continues to offer top-tier advice on regulatory investigations and enforcement issues. His enviable client roster includes a number of banks, hedge funds and asset managers.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
James Wadham's Hong Kong-based practice spans a range of corporate litigation and investigations. He regularly handles regulatory disputes, as well as joint venture disagreements.
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Strengths

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James is an experienced lawyer with excellent commercial judgement.

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

James is our go-to. He is simply fantastic and very across all the detail on the matter. He is very quick on his feet and extremely smart. His advice is very commercial.

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

James is truly excellent at just being responsive, delivering excellent advice and service to us and being hard-working.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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