Bio
James is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Department and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He undertakes a wide range of work for international and local clients in respect of general commercial disputes and regulatory matters. He has particular expertise regarding international sanctions, including in the context of insurance, aviation and shipping. He deals with private and regulatory entities. James also has experience with shareholder appraisals, trusts, insolvency, corporate litigation, planning, property and construction disputes.
Prior to joining Appleby, and his call to the Bermuda Bar, he practised as a Barrister in England & Wales. He appeared as sole Counsel before senior judges, including in the Court of Appeal and, frequently, the High Court. During his practice he was also appointed by the UK Attorney General to represent various departments and Secretaries of State, including HMRC in respect of account freezing orders. He acquired significant experience with general civil litigation and, more specifically, judicial review proceedings.
Before training as a Barrister, he also served as a Judicial Assistant to Lady Justice Arden (as she then was) in the (UK) Court of Appeal, which involved working on a variety of high-value commercial appeals. During his legal education he obtained a first class LLM degree from the University of Cambridge. More recently, he obtained an INSOL qualification in international insolvency.
Bio
James is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Department and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He undertakes a wide range of work for international and local clients in respect of general commercial disputes and regulatory matters. He has particular expertise regarding international sanctions, including in the context of insurance, aviation and shipping. He deals with private and regulatory entities. James also has experience with shareholder appraisals, trusts, insolvency, corporate litigation, planning, property and construction disputes.
Prior to joining Appleby, and his call to the Bermuda Bar, he practised as a Barrister in England & Wales. He appeared as sole Counsel before senior judges, including in the Court of Appeal and, frequently, the High Court. During his practice he was also appointed by the UK Attorney General to represent various departments and Secretaries of State, including HMRC in respect of account freezing orders. He acquired significant experience with general civil litigation and, more specifically, judicial review proceedings.
Before training as a Barrister, he also served as a Judicial Assistant to Lady Justice Arden (as she then was) in the (UK) Court of Appeal, which involved working on a variety of high-value commercial appeals. During his legal education he obtained a first class LLM degree from the University of Cambridge. More recently, he obtained an INSOL qualification in international insolvency.
Work Highlights
- Complex sanctions related matter involving novel issues of law encompassing regulatory, public and trusts law considerations (asset values multi-billion)
- Cross-jurisdictional sanctions related matter in the context of proposed insurance settlements regarding numerous commercial aircraft
- Planning case regarding a large development
- Company dispute regarding a Bermuda captive insurance/reinsurance programme, involving a number of shareholders based in the United States
- Complex sanctions related matter involving novel issues of law encompassing regulatory, public and trusts law considerations (asset values multi-billion)
- Cross-jurisdictional sanctions related matter in the context of proposed insurance settlements regarding numerous commercial aircraft
- Planning case regarding a large development
- Company dispute regarding a Bermuda captive insurance/reinsurance programme, involving a number of shareholders based in the United States
Coverage & Insights
- Uncertainty Over Control Test in Sanctions Relating to Russia – The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking – November 2023
- Uncertainty Over Control Test in Sanctions Relating to Russia – The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking – November 2023
Qualifications & Education
James’ admissions include:
• Barrister (Bermuda)
• Barrister (England & Wales) not currently registered
James’ qualifications include:
• FCIArb
• LLM (Cantab)
• BCL (Oxon)
• LLB Hons (Cardiff)
James is also the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships:
• Jules Thorn Scholar (Middle Temple Inn of Court)
• Thomas and Elizabeth Walton Prize for academic excellence (University of Cambridge)
• Sir Francis Goldsmid Scholarship for academic excellence (University of Cambridge)
• The Sweet & Maxwell Prize for academic excellence (Cardiff University)
James’ admissions include:
• Barrister (Bermuda)
• Barrister (England & Wales) not currently registered
James’ qualifications include:
• FCIArb
• LLM (Cantab)
• BCL (Oxon)
• LLB Hons (Cardiff)
James is also the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships:
• Jules Thorn Scholar (Middle Temple Inn of Court)
• Thomas and Elizabeth Walton Prize for academic excellence (University of Cambridge)
• Sir Francis Goldsmid Scholarship for academic excellence (University of Cambridge)
• The Sweet & Maxwell Prize for academic excellence (Cardiff University)
Memberships & Associations
James became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 2020. He also sits on the Bermuda Branch’s Executive Committee.
James became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 2020. He also sits on the Bermuda Branch’s Executive Committee.
