James Howells KC

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James Howells KC
James Howells KC advises on claims relating to design and construction defects in domestic disputes. His well-regarded practice also includes a strong international arbitration element predominantly focused in the Gulf and East Asia. He receives praise for his compelling advocacy and exceptional analytical skills. He is especially active in litigation involving transport and social infrastructure projects.

"James Howells has a wealth of expertise and great client skills coupled with strong commerciality."

"James is outstanding - ferociously hard-working with an unbelievable eye for detail while also having an excellent sense of the view from 30,000 feet as well."

"He's a super brain. Someone you'd go to if you absolutely want to know the right answer."

"Clearly a bright guy and a very impressive barrister; he's very strong in writing."

James Howells KC
James Howells KC is recommended for his impressive technical expertise and diligence in cases. He handles a range of disputes, including those relating to defect and damages and alleged wrongful terminations arising from power and oil and gas projects. He is equally at home representing his clients in the domestic courts or in claims seated in other jurisdictions.

"James Howells is an extremely talented and hard-working silk."

"He's an excellent lawyer."

James Howells KC of Atkin Chambers is noted for the jurisdictional diversity of his Asian arbitration practice, which embraces the handling of energy and engineering disputes originating in such widely separated locations as Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.