JUNIOR PROFILE

James Woolrich

UK Bar 2026

Maitland Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Offshore

All Circuits

1 year ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Commercial dispute resolution

International

Insolvency

Banking and financial regulation

Civil fraud

Arbitration

Career

James has a broad commercial practice working for corporate and banking clients, encompassing complex commercial disputes, civil fraud and international arbitration. His cases are often international in nature, involving parallel proceedings which raise questions of applicable law and jurisdiction, and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. He has extensive experience of litigation in offshore jurisdictions (Cayman, BVI and Isle of Man). He has also gained substantial experience of applying for interlocutory relief and advising on related jurisdictional issues.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Offshore - All Circuits

Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Woolrich brings his previous experience as a solicitor-advocate to his offshore practice to provide in-depth knowledge of a wide range of commercial disputes. He is regularly instructed in matters in such jurisdictions as the Isle of Man and Cayman Islands.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is very smart and knows the law.
OffshoreUK Bar
He really impressed with his work great and attention to detail.
OffshoreUK Bar
James is an incredibly bright man whose experience as a former partner at a law firm is particularly useful. He is personable and responsive, and he produces very good written advice.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
James Woolrich's is a very relaxing and calming man to have on the team. His drafting is also absolutely fantastic.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar