Edward James
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 2 : Personal Injury
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
0115 947 2581Share profile
Band 2
About
Provided by Edward James
Practice Areas
Ed specialises in serious injury work (mainly high value personal injury and clinical negligence cases) and regularly deals with claims involving fraud.
He is a very experienced barrister who is used to dealing with high value, complex cases and has a number of loyal solicitors, on both sides, who repeatedly instruct him for his sound advice and representation at settlement meeting or trial.
Ed is a personable and articulate advocate, who prides himself on getting the best result for his lay and professional clients, whether that be in negotiation through to settlement, or at trial.
His practice over the years has provided him with a wealth of litigation and advocacy experience in the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, County Court, Administrative Court, Coroner’s Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and the Old Bailey.
Career
Ed was called to the Bar in 2002.
Publications
https://ropewalk.co.uk/blog/
Personal
Away from the Bar, he is a keen rugby supporter and ex player (Sussex County Rugby Captain and Wasps Development), Lead Coach to an U11 Rugby Team and an RYA Day Skipper.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Edward James is a strong junior who is noted for his representation of claimants, local authorities and major insurers in complex personal injury claims. He has expertise in cases involving allegations of dishonesty and exaggeration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nothing is too much trouble for Ed. He builds strong client relationships and at trial he thrives in the atmosphere."
"A safe pair of hands who is good to work with."
"Nothing is too much trouble for Ed. He builds strong client relationships and at trial he thrives in the atmosphere."
"A safe pair of hands who is good to work with."