Essex Court Chambers

Essex Court Chambers

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James Willan KC

James Willan KC

Essex Court Chambers, London

Position

Barrister with a broad-based commercial practice, appearing before the county courts, High Court and Court of Appeal, as well as various tribunals. Particular interest in arbitration, commercial litigation, civil fraud and shipping.

Career

Called 2006, Gray’s Inn.

Memberships

Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR); London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association.

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

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James Willan KC – Essex Court Chambers ‘James has a razor sharp mind. He is one of the brightest minds at the Bar of his or any generation. His advocacy and cross-examination is both brutal and deft. He has a great future ahead of him having made silk at an unusually early stage in his career.’
The English Bar Offshore

Commercial disputes

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James Willan KC – Essex Court Chambers
London Bar

Commercial litigation

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James Willan KC – Essex Court Chambers 'James is a real all-rounder. He is phenomenally bright, hard-working and keeps the details at his fingertips. He is also genuinely easy to work with, fostering a real sense of teamwork, and is well-liked by clients who appreciate his sensitivity and humour in difficult situations.'
London Bar

Fraud: civil

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James Willan KC –Essex Court Chambers 'He knows exactly what to say to judges and shapes his case and presentation to the advantage of his client. He is unafraid of difficult cases, difficult clients, or difficult judges.'
London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

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James Willan KC –Essex Court Chambers

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