James Pearce-Smith

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James is considered in his approach and gives pragmatic advice. He explains complex legal issues clearly and in a way that clients can understand. He is also a good advocate, calm under pressure with a pragmatic and sensible approach.

James is a strong junior handling partnership dissolutions and disputes, often within the agricultural and healthcare sectors. ‘He was able to grasp all the issues very quickly and built up a rapport with the clients. He ran rings around counsel on the other side.’ ‘He is very good, very softly spoken, but very thorough and comes across well to the client. He is also a very effective advocate.’ “

James is known for his attention to detail.”

James is a really good lawyer who specialises in commercial law.”

James Pearce-Smith has a strong commercial practice. ‘He has a very attractive advocacy style and combines excellent legal and factual analysis forcefully.’ James is always good at providing clear, commercial advice and analysis in complex cases.’ ‘He provides excellent service and is very user-friendly.’ “

James is very user-friendly, knowledgeable, calm, flexible and overall a pleasure to work with.”

James is well known for representing banks in professional negligence lender claims. He is particularly adept at handling claims against solicitors, valuers, architects and surveyors.”

James gives very clear advice and this is mirrored in his polite but effective advocacy. He always has a strong grasp of the facts and applicable law.”

James is a fantastic advocate. His approach to cross-examination is particularly impressive in that he comes across at first as extremely polite and courteous, which lulls witnesses into a false sense of security, and he then sets about pulling their testimony methodically apart.”

James always considers the wider commercial implications of an action for the client. His advice is always balanced and measured, and he has a keen eye for detail.”

James has a strong commercial practice, covering contractual disputes and breaches of agreement, as well as specialising in professional negligence and construction-related claims.’ ‘James is incredibly sharp and is great with clients.’ “

James has a broad practice, spanning commercial litigation, company disputes and insolvency cases. He draws on his experience as a commercial litigation solicitor as well as handling traditional chancery work and is noted for his expertise in professional negligence cases.’  ‘James always considers the commercial implications for clients and ensures this is reflected within his advice.’ ‘He is a very thorough advocate.’ “

James is a strong junior and former solicitor handling partnership dissolutions and disputes, often within the agricultural and healthcare sectors. He also handles cases regarding LLPs.”

James is well known for representing banks in professional negligence lender claims.’ ‘James is very communicative and responsive. He quickly gets to grips with complicated subject matter.’ “

James is a very effective advocate. He has a thorough grasp of details and presents the issues in a comprehensive but extremely clear order.”

James exudes an aura of knowledge and confidence. He is capable of providing case-changing analysis.”

James is really succinct and clear. His pleadings are detailed and he has strong analytical skills.”

James is a very good commercial barrister who was a very experienced solicitor. He is very good at handling an expert witness.”

Very capable and able to dig out of the mire the true issues to address. Instils confidence in the clients that he knows what he is talking about and is very much on their side.”

James is experienced in company law matters and can deal with a wide range of disputes.” “He has a strong reputation and is a sensible and good advocate.”

He explains things in ways that clients can relate to and understand, and he is very responsive. In court, his advocacy is really great – he is tenacious and has a very good command of his brief.”

A careful and tidy operator, who is a hard fighter.”

Cuts to the heart of a case and addresses the true issues, with a level of legal knowledge that instils confidence in his clients.”

A very good commercial barrister who was a very experienced solicitor. He is very good at handling an expert witness.”

“Very capable and able to dig out of the mire the true issues to address.”

Highly regarded junior with a thriving construction portfolio as part of a broader commercial practice. ‘He is really good and very accessible, and is willing to go the extra mile.’ ‘He is very pragmatic and approachable and his advice is spot on.’ “

“Well known for representing banks in professional negligence lender claims. ‘He is exceptionally good with clients and has a good bedside manner. He can convey complex legal advice in a meaningful way.’ ‘He’s very thorough and his opinions are written in a readily understandable way, so they can be passed on to the client who can then make complete sense of them.’ “

“Very responsive – a local favourite for construction – insolvency crossover issues. Approachable and technically very sound on legal and commercial matters.”

“An imperturbable barrister.”

“Experienced in construction disputes.”

“James maintains an excellent reputation for advising on professional negligence claims in the financial services sector. He is especially active on lender claims and he advises many national banks. He has a good brain and he’s a very good advocate.”