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James Hartley

James Hartley

Freeths LLP, Yorkshire And The Humber

Work Department

Commercial dispute resolution.

Position

Litigation and arbitration partner, with a focus on high-value and ‘high stakes’ matters. Currently handling a number of significant cases, including a major Group Action, several high value finance/banking litigation cases, competition litigation and professional negligence cases.

He regularly advises commercial clients on complex litigation risk management solutions, including funding and risk transfer/insurance. He is well respected in the London litigation funding market.

Career

Professional career with UK and international law firms – Freeths, DLA and CMS. CEDR accredited mediator. Publications of note: numerous articles on litigation risk management and funding.

Education

Abbey Grange C of E High School, Leeds; University of Central Lancashire (Law degree); Chester College of Law.

Leisure

Golf, family.

Mentions

Dispute resolution • Yorkshire And The Humber

Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

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