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Private Wealth: Trusts - UK
Individual Editorial
James Weale is an experienced junior who acts in major trusts disputes both in the domestic courts and in multiple offshore jurisdictions. He further handles significant commercial disputes.
Strengths
Very sensible and can be relied upon to run good arguments.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
Strengths
He stands shoulder to shoulder with the solicitor and is really good with the client from an emotional intelligence perspective.
Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide
Individual Editorial
James Weale is an experienced junior, based in London, who maintains a well-established DIFC practice. He is highly praised by sources, with experience acting in high-value contractual disputes and white-collar fraud claims.
Strengths
He is my go-to barrister for DIFC Court cases. He is a brilliant advocate; his advocacy is masterful, always composed and persuasive. He is commercially astute and provides sound, reasoned advice.
James can always be counted on for sound legal advice while keeping in mind the commercial strategy and context. Moreover, he is a fierce advocate.
James Weale has excellent cross-examination techniques. His preparation and delivery are excellent. He understands the regional landscape and is attuned to how things operate here.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Strengths
James' oral advocacy combines outstanding analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of the facts and the law, forensic cross-examination skills and an intuitive understanding of what matters.
James is very responsive, smart, sensible and a pleasure to work with. He is also very good on his feet.