James is a leading commercial silk practising in all aspects of commercial law. Particularly well-known for his high-profile general commercial and banking and finance practice, James’s practice encompasses all major areas of commercial law, including fraud, technology, energy, professional negligence, injunctions, jurisdiction, enforcement and international arbitration (under ICC, ICSID and LCIA rules).
James is has been ranked in the leading directories for commercial law and banking and finance for many years and regularly appears in the largest and most valuable Commercial Court cases (current or recent cases include Mozambique ‘tuna bonds’, ENRC v Dechert; PIFSS v Pictet; Vestia v DB; Tchenguiz v Grant Thornton; DB v Sebastian, Vik).
Oxon (BA Hons (double 1st)); King’s College London (MA); Law School (CPE; BPP distinction).
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James MacDonald KC –One Essex Court ‘James is extremely easy to work with as well as having a shrewd legal brain. His calm personality inspires confidence with clients as does his advocacy. His advice is always clear even on the most complex points.'
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James MacDonald KC –One Essex Court ‘Excellent drafting, very hardworking, and focused on the detail.’
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James MacDonald KC –One Essex Court ‘Hardworking, intelligent and persuasive as an advocate.’