James Fennemore

Barrister at XXIV Old Buildings

Speaker

James specialises in commercial and private client litigation. His practice encompasses commercial disputes, civil fraud, art and cultural property, company disputes, insolvency, trust disputes, and will and estates disputes.

He is recommended as a leading junior in Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Chambers High Net Worth, where he is described as “hugely clever, hugely personable, and brilliant at presenting a case in a way that a judge can easily grasp and be persuaded by”, and “very much one to watch”, identifying his “excellent legal knowledge and manner with clients” and “great attention to detail”.

James is experienced in acting as sole counsel in cases across his areas of specialism, and regularly appears in court, both at interim hearings and at trial. James also very frequently acts as part of a counsel team in substantial and complex disputes. Many of his cases involve working with lawyers and clients from other jurisdictions, in matters involving international and conflict of laws elements. He has particular recent experience of disputes taking place in Guernsey, Jersey, The Bahamas, Bermuda, and Hong Kong.

Litigation is expensive, and James is concerned that high quality legal representation should not be the preserve of the wealthy alone. James acts for a wide variety of clients, of diverse types and diverse means. Where appropriate, he is willing to act pro bono or under conditional fee agreements for individuals or small businesses with limited financial resources. If you would like to explore this, please contact James's clerks.