James M Turner KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 2 : Shipping & Commodities
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Band 2
About
Provided by James M Turner KC
Practice Areas
Advocate and arbitrator across a wide range of energy, shipping (wet and dry), shipbuilding and commercial disputes. Fluent in German and Dutch. For detailed CV, see Quadrant Chambers website.
Career
At Quadrant throughout his career. BA (Dunelm), LLM (Tuebingen). Call 1990. CEDR accredited mediator 2001. Silk 2013.
Professional Memberships
COMBAR; LCLCBA; British-German Jurists; Chartered Institute of Linguists; Dutch Arbitration Association (DAA); German Arbitration Institute (DIS).
Publications
Derrington & Turner on Admiralty Matters, OUP, 2007. Second edition 2016. Numerous articles in trade and related journals.
Personal
Married, four children, cyclist and photographer.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
James Turner KC is a highly recommended barrister regularly instructed in shipbuilding, salvage and marine casualties. He also covers charter parties and trade finance matters including bills of exchange and letters of credit. He is a familiar presence in the Commercial and Admiralty Courts. He also appears regularly in arbitration proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James's attention to detail is second to none."
"James provides discreet advice and insightful input into how the English courts approach matters."
"James's input and advocacy is exceptional. He is good on his feet, persuasive and able to succeed in difficult arguments."
"James's attention to detail is second to none."
"James provides discreet advice and insightful input into how the English courts approach matters."
"James's input and advocacy is exceptional. He is good on his feet, persuasive and able to succeed in difficult arguments."
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