SILK PROFILE

Jamie Riley KC

UK Bar 2026

3 Verulam Buildings

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

Chancery: Commercial

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

7 years ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Bar)

20 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jamie is a busy and highly respected commercial litigator whose experience covers all types of commercial disputes. His practice encompasses contractual disputes, insolvency and corporate restructuring, fraud and asset tracing, company disputes involving claims against directors and between shareholders, banking and financial services. Jamie is regularly involved in cases which have international elements giving rise to jurisdictional issues.

Jamie has appeared at every level of the senior courts in England. His practice is mainly based in the Chancery Division and the Commercial Court in London and he has also appeared before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. He appeared as lead advocate for the Respondent before the Supreme Court in Bailey v Angove’s Pty Ltd an important case clarifying the law of both agency and constructive trusts. Further afield, Jamie has been involved in various proceedings in foreign jurisdictions, in particular, the Caribbean, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Jamie has regularly been recommended as a leading practitioner by the legal directories for Commercial Litigation and Insolvency gaining praise for his excellent legal skills, strong advocacy and client friendly manner.

Career

Call: 1995.

Professional Memberships

Chancery Bar Association. Commercial Bar Association.

Personal

MA (Cantab).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jamie Riley KC has vast experience acting for and against a wide range of financial entities including banks and private equity firms. He is extremely well-versed in many aspects of financial disputes including litigation related to syndicated loan recovery, securitisation issues, bond related matters and the enforceability of financial agreements. Riley is regularly sought to act in arbitrations as well as various levels of court including the Court of Appeal.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Jamie Riley KC is especially well regarded in the area of corporate insolvency. He is equally adept at handling domestic and offshore cases, and has featured in a number of significant matters. He is regularly instructed by international investment funds and leading banks, predominantly appearing in the High Court.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

His attention to detail and excellent legal analysis have impressed.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
He has excellent analytical ability and a legal brain, but with the ability in advocacy to really get to the heart of the case and present in simple terminology.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
Great to work with, Jamie has excellent analytical ability and a fine legal brain. He really gets the to heart of the case and presents his arguments in simple terms.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar
Jamie has been fantastic for us throughout. He's really good to work with, very collaborative and someone who feels like an extension of our team.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar
Jamie is fantastic and very collaborative. It felt like he was an extension of our team.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
He has excellent analytical ability and a legal brain, but with the ability in advocacy to really get to heart of the case and present in simple terminology.
Restructuring/InsolvencyUK Bar