London Bar
Commercial litigation
Leading silk5James Brocklebank KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk
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James Brocklebank KC
7 King's Bench Walk, London
- Phone+44 (0)20 7910 8300
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Position
James is highly sought-after as both adviser and advocate across a broad range of commercial specialisms, appearing regularly in both court and arbitration. He has a particularly prominent reputation in the areas of professional negligence, insurance and reinsurance, and commercial arbitration (often with an international element).
James has wide experience of advising and acting in relation to all manner of contractual and tortious disputes, including matters relating to energy and natural resources, corporate acquisitions, product liability, international trade, confidentiality and privilege, and conflicts of laws.
He has frequently been involved in substantial pieces of litigation and is familiar with the particular demands of large-scale court and arbitration proceedings. James also has significant experience acting in professional disciplinary proceedings, particularly concerning accountants and auditors.
Career
Called 1999; Middle Temple.
Languages
French; basic Spanish and Japanese.
Memberships
COMBAR; BILA.
Education
Cranleigh School; Pembroke College, Cambridge (MA History).
Mentions
London Bar
Energy
Leading silk4James Brocklebank KC –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘His work is first-rate, and he is super-sharp and very straightforward.’
London Bar
Insurance and reinsurance
Leading silk3James Brocklebank KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘James is particularly excellent when it comes to understanding technical arguments and advocating his case clearly and persuasively in a way that is easy to understand. His cross examination is also excellent – sharp, clear, and to the point. He gets to the crux of the matter.’
London Bar
International arbitration: counsel
Leading silk4James Brocklebank KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk
London Bar
Professional negligence
Leading silk2James Brocklebank KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘He is very clever and responsive. He is an excellent advocate.’