James Noble
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Offshore: Dispute Resolution
Band 3
About
Provided by James Noble
Practice Areas
Based in our Tier 1 ranked (Legal 500) Singapore office, James Noble leads the litigation, insolvency and restructuring practice in Asia. James advises on Cayman, British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Bermuda law, and is the only Cayman and BVI admitted litigator in Singapore.
A specialist in complex and high value shareholder litigation, asset recovery, cross-border enforcement and insolvency, James has over 20 years' experience working in a wide variety of commercial, trust and estate disputes and private wealth matters. Recognised as an expert in asset recovery in the latest edition of Who's Who Legal, James regularly acts in high profile and market leading cases, particularly in connection with listed companies.
Career
James has been based in Asia since 2012; first in Hong Kong and then Singapore since 2018. He was most recently the Managing Partner of another offshore law firm in Singapore.
James was admitted to practise in the Cayman Islands in 2010 and the BVI in 2012. James is also a registered Bermuda practitioner. He is also admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales (2000), and the Supreme Court of England and Wales (2011) (non-practising).
Chambers Review
Global
James Noble leads Carey Olsen's litigation, insolvency and restructuring practice in Asia. This includes advising on shareholder disputes and family disputes for high net worth clients. His work of late involves debt restructuring for virtual capital companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"His extensive knowledge of the law, strategic acumen and leadership skills set him far above others."
"He is able to identify potential issues as they arise."
"His extensive knowledge of the law, strategic acumen and leadership skills set him far above others."
"He is able to identify potential issues as they arise."