LAWYER PROFILE

Ruth James

UK 2026

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial

Thames Valley

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Practice Areas

Ruth is a partner in the Oxford family team specialising in financial matters and disputes relating to arrangements for children. Acting for both married and unmarried clients, she regularly advises on cases involving international elements and complex financial arrangements.

As a member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, Ruth is widely acknowledged as a practitioner who combines technical and strategic expertise with a constructive approach to resolving issues for her clients.

Regarded as one of the leading family law experts in the Thames Valley region, Ruth is described by the legal directories as ‘highly impressive and a pleasure to work with: meticulous in her preparation of cases with very strong client-care skills’. They also refer to ‘her intellect and calm demeanour’ and ability to inspire ‘great confidence in her clients’.

Career

Ruth qualified at a leading London firm in 2002 and was made a partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper at the start of 2012.

Professional Memberships

Resolution

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - Thames Valley

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ruth James frequently advises clients on complex matrimonial financial disputes involving overseas assets, as well as military pensions and business concerns. She also advises on Children Act proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ruth is a fantastic practitioner who works very hard for clients and runs good points.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ruth James has a lovely manner with clients and instantly puts them at ease.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ruth manages to mix being a brilliant lawyer with incredible humanity. She's very supportive of her clients and because they like her so much she can help them through unpalatable advice really well.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession