Global
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
James Willan KC
Strengths
"James is exceptional. He is really bright and has very good judgement."
"He is a genius. His knowledge is second to none and he displays superb clarity of communications in putting forward the facts."
"James is a brilliantly analytical and fast-thinking advocate."
Offshore (Bar) - UK
James Willan KC
James Willan KC has been called to the Bar of the BVI, and is also admitted in the DIFC, the Isle of Man and the Cayman Islands. Willan is particularly adept at unfair prejudice claims. He has frequently acts in other commercial disputes such as fraud matters.
Strengths
"He is simply superb and a brilliant strategist."
"He is super intelligent and he's at the top of his game in several areas of commercial law. He already punches way above his years in silk."
"His work rate, intellect and IT skills are phenomenal."
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
James Willan KC
James Willan KC provides robust representation when handling international arbitrations governed by LCIA and SIAC rules. He is also well versed in oil rig disputes under SCMA and LMAA rules. He is also experienced in arbitration-related Commercial Court proceedings for interim relief including freezing orders.
Strengths
"An utterly tenacious advocate whose advice is a paradigm of clarity. James is a human encyclopaedia of all things arbitration and is absolutely outstanding."
"He has incredible powers of analysis."
"He is sure-footed and incredibly knowledgeable."
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
James Willan KC
Strengths
"James is an extremely good barrister. I have no doubt that we will be seeing him as a member of the judiciary."
"Very talented and more sophisticated than his level of call."