Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Dispute Resolution

James Brady-Banzet’s practice focuses on dispute resolution, investigations, and enforcement.

James has substantial experience representing some of the world’s leading organisations on a wide range of commercial disputes, group and collective litigation, banking disputes, and international arbitrations. He has considerable trial experience, and his work frequently involves complex multijurisdictional matters and high-stakes disputes.  James also has significant experience representing clients in investigations by regulatory and law enforcement authorities.

He is cited as “clever, hard-working and very dedicated,” “sharp and thoughtful,” ��personable and highly intelligent,” with the ability to “manage both the legal team and clients to achieve the best results” and “an exceptional partner on a major long-running dispute.”

James also writes and speaks on topics including class actions, ESG litigation, parent company liability, M&A disputes, and crisis management.

James became a partner in 2019.

Senior Courts of England and Wales

Solicitor-Advocate (Higher Courts Civil Proceedings)