Commercial Dispute Resolution
London (Bar)
15 years ranked
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James Willan KC is a go-to barrister who has participated in a number of landmark fraud cases and is particularly knowledgeable about freezing orders. His cases concern incidents that have taken place both in the UK and in overseas jurisdictions.
James Willan KC is an extremely capable and intelligent barrister with the ability to handle the most complex and intricate of issues. Besides banking disputes, he is accomplished in representing clients in civil fraud, offshore and arbitration proceedings. He acts primarily for banks and financial institutions, and consistently garners praise for the power of his analysis and his work ethic.
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 is frequently involved in other commercial disputes such as fraud matters and regularly acts for financial institutions.
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.
James Willan KC has notable skills representing some of the largest names in the energy market in disputes, typically related to oil and gas. He has significant experience in disputes involving the production of energy and the trading of energy too. He is adept at handling disputes in international arbitrations as well as the Commercial Court.
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He makes really complex ideas sound incredibly simple, which is such an art.
When cases get tough, he is the answer.
It is the strategy, intellect and the court craft that you go to James for.
James is one of the best young silks in country.
James is incredibly bright, very hard-working and nice to deal with.
James Willan is without a doubt the most intelligent person I've ever met. He is remarkable and also very accessible.
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