LAWYER PROFILE
James Woolstenhulme

James Woolstenhulme

UK 2026

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About

Provided by Shakespeare Martineau

Practice Areas

Litigation

Career

James is an expert in managing and resolving complex disputes and guiding his clients through commercial problems so that they can focus on their business.

James specialises in resolving complex disputes through the Courts and using alternative dispute resolution, including mediation. James also represents clients in international arbitrations. His practice covers contractual and shareholder disputes, professional negligence and cases involving injunctions.

https://www.shma.co.uk/people/james-woolstenhulme/

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Litigation - Midlands

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

James Woolstenhulme has a thriving commercial litigation practice that sees him advising on fund recovery, contractual and finance disputes, among other things.

Strengths

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  • He is really good at defending his clients' interests and seeing matters from their perspective.

    LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is very focused, knowledgeable and supportive; best of all, he gets results for his clients. I am glad to have him on my team!

    LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James Woolstenhulme is a great guy to have on your side. Tactically, he is excellent and very robust.

    LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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East Midlands

London (Firms)

Midlands

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