James Frampton specialises in construction, engineering, energy and procurement disputes. He is ranked by Legal 500 as a ‘Rising Star’ for both Construction and Procurement: “He is a star junior, absolutely incredible, consistently providing a brilliant level of service.” and “Incredibly cerebral, always proactive.”

James’ recent instructions have included a particular focus on professional negligence claims against architects and other professionals (including contribution claims) as well as contested adjudication enforcement hearings in the TCC.

In 2020, James’ represented the successful claimant in DR Jones Yeovil Limited v The Stepping Stone Group Limited [2020] EWHC 2308 (TCC) in a 7 day trial in the High Court (heard remotely by Zoom).

James is also regularly instructed as Junior Counsel on international disputes, including projects in South Africa, Australia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ukraine. 

Pupil, Keating Chambers 2016; Tenant, Keating Chambers 2017

French (working knowledge)

BA in History, Durham University (First, 2011-2014); GDL, University of Law (Distinction; Contract, Tort, Criminal and Public Law prizes, 2014-2015); BPTC, University of Law (Outstanding; Written Advocacy Prize, 2015-2016).