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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
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.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
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.
James is among the very best of the best. He has an outstanding knowledge of the facts and legal issues involved, and provides invaluable strategic input and exceptional client service.
James is an exceptional lawyer who is very happy to work with everyone in the firm, from partner down to junior associate. He is exceptionally hard-working and produces things on time.
His advocacy is irresistible. Judges find it hard to argue with anything he says because he presents everything in a logical and compelling way.
Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
James is a real star, an exceptional lawyer and exceptionally hard-working.
He is the cleverest person I know and is a lovely man. He is absolutely fantastic.
I can't speak highly enough of James; he is a brain on a stick.
Offshore - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
James is extremely cerebral and strategic.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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
He is a very established international arbitration practitioner.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
Give James any legal problem and he will help you out.
James is both remarkable and very accessible.
James is a very cerebral barrister who is all over the detail.
James is so impressive in written and oral submissions. He is exceptional.
Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
James is incredibly clever and willing to get into the detail. His drafting is superb.
James is absolutely amazing, probably the cleverest person I have dealt with - only a few people can match his intellect or service in this market.
James's intellectual capabilities are really exceptional. His level of engagement and strategic thinking is second to none.