JUNIOR PROFILE

Owain Rhys James

UK Bar 2026

 Civitas Chambers

Ranked in 7 practice areas

Real Estate Litigation

Wales & Chester (Bar)

Social Housing

Wales & Chester (Bar)

Immigration

Wales & Chester (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Wales & Chester (Bar)

Employment

Wales & Chester (Bar)

Chancery

Wales & Chester (Bar)

Administrative & Public Law

The Regions (Bar)

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Real Estate Litigation - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Owain Rhys James is a very talented property barrister. He has expert knowledge of numerous matters including leasing issues, trust disputes involving real property, boundary disputes and right of way disputes.

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Immigration - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Owain Rhys James of Civitas Law is a leading Welsh barrister with an active practice in immigration, asylum and trafficking matters before the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal. He represents claimants and the Home Secretary.

Strengths

Owain is a really good advocate. He gets stuck into a matter and gets it dealt with.

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Social Housing - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Owain Rhys James is a leading expert on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, advising the Welsh Government in relation to transitional provisions, as well as representing registered social landlords in reviewing and drafting occupational contracts. His work also spans possession hearings.

Strengths

Owain is very knowledgeable, able to meet tight deadlines and breakdown complex issues and offer practical guidance along with legal advice.

Owain is a quick thinking, pragmatic advocate. His technical knowledge is exceptional, and his commercial awareness is invaluable.

Owain's attention to detail is very impressive. He has an innate understanding of the complexities of Welsh housing legislation, which has been very beneficial to our clients.

He is excellent on his feet, a clever advocate and clear in written advice.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Owain Rhys James' broad practice includes commercial law as well as property and public matters. He is frequently instructed on construction disputes and acts for both claimants and defendants.

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Employment - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Owain Rhys James is an emerging employment barrister, building his practice in unfair dismissal and disability EAT appeals. Owain Rhys James acts for both claimants and respondents.

Strengths

His written submissions are excellent.

Owain's advocacy is fantastic and he is able to put the client's case to the other side and succeed with the case. I would instruct Owain again in the future and recommend him to colleagues.

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Chancery - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Owain Rhys James of Civitas Law is a notable chancery barrister acting in contentious cases and advising on chancery and trust issues. He has particular expertise in family disputes involving agricultural land and other rural properties.

Strengths

Owain has great expertise in all aspects of chancery work, is great on his feet and gives detailed, clear advice. He is down to earth and clients find him very amenable and accessible.

Owain has a lot of experience in property and trust work. He is very approachable.

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Administrative & Public Law - The Regions (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Owain Rhys James appears in a wide array of administrative and public law cases on behalf of claimants and respondents. He has particular experience of claims involving immigration and asylum. He is also experienced in matters involving welfare benefits, local government law and planning.

Strengths

Owain's submissions are excellent.

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