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About
Provided by James Cradick
Practice Areas
James is a recognised litigation and international arbitration lawyer with a strong track record in successfully resolving complex commercial disputes across a broad range of business sectors. James has particular experience in resolving disputes for clients engaged in logistics and distribution, commodities, shipping, insurance, sale of goods and international trade. In addition to commercial litigation, James has conducted or co-ordinated proceedings in various jurisdictions under most of the major arbitral institutions and rules (including ICC, SCC, LCIA, LMAA). He has undertaken ad hoc arbitrations and has extensive experience of arbitration under the rules of the major trade associations (GAFTA, FOSFA, BCA, LME). He regularly acts for clients in court proceedings arising out of the conduct of arbitral proceedings.
Career
5 Kings Bench Walk, Holmes Hardingham LLP, Gateley PLC, Stephenson Harwood LLP, Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP.
Publications
James regularly speaks at various client and industry events and writes regularly for market publications, local, national and international press.
Personal
James is a former barrister with higher rights of audience.
Chambers Review
UK
James Cradick advises on domestic and cross-jurisdictional disputes within the logistics sector. His client base includes insurers, commodities traders, aircraft operators and freight forwarders.
James Cradick acts on a range of commercial disputes and is particularly active advising clients in the shipping industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James has a great capacity to respond and to identify relevant issues. He shows a constant concern with meeting the best interests of the client."
"James Cradick has a sound knowledge of the law, provides great attention to detail, examines matters from multiple angles and gives sound practical advice on remedies and strategy."
"Nothing is ever too much of an ask and he always make you feel like you are his only client. He gets straight to the point and does not dance around the issues."
"James has a sound knowledge of the law, provides great attention to detail, examines matters from multiple angles, and gives sound advice on remedies and strategy."
"James has a great capacity to respond and to identify relevant issues. He shows a constant concern with meeting the best interests of the client."
"James Cradick has a sound knowledge of the law, provides great attention to detail, examines matters from multiple angles and gives sound practical advice on remedies and strategy."
"Nothing is ever too much of an ask and he always make you feel like you are his only client. He gets straight to the point and does not dance around the issues."
"James has a sound knowledge of the law, provides great attention to detail, examines matters from multiple angles, and gives sound advice on remedies and strategy."