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)