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About
Provided by James Potts KC
Practice Areas
Appointed Silk in 2013, James has over 30 years’ experience of all aspects of corporate, insolvency, banking, partnership, financial services and general commercial law. James’ work is predominantly contentious dealing with all forms of corporate disputes, including arbitration, appellate work and overseas disputes (he has rights of audience in overseas jurisdictions). He is particularly sought out for his expertise in joint venture and shareholder disputes, contentious insolvency matters, claims against directors, and disputes arising out of business acquisitions. James Potts KC also maintains a strong corporate advisory practice including contested schemes of arrangement.
Career
Called 1994.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
James Potts KC is an experienced and highly regarded silk whose practice spans corporate, insolvency, banking, financial services and commercial law. He demonstrates considerable advocacy skills, and has made numerous appearances in arbitration hearings and in courts including the Privy Council and Supreme Court. His expertise in schemes of arrangement is particularly pronounced.
James Potts KC is a highly respected dispute resolution specialist who focuses his practice on insolvency and company law. His busy caseload features both contentious and non-contentious work, and he is particularly well versed in the area of misfeasance claims. He is also regularly instructed in administrations, winding-up petitions and voluntary arrangements. He has a fine track record in overseas litigation while regularly appearing in domestic courts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James is excellent and on top of his game in terms of company law and litigation. He is very hard-working and user-friendly."
"James is an exceptionally good trial lawyer and an aggressive cross-examiner."
"James Potts is an excellent silk and he is skilled and measured on his feet in court."
"James is a great silk in restructuring matters."
"James is excellent and on top of his game in terms of company law and litigation. He is a very hard-working, user-friendly and effective advocate."
"James is a tenacious litigator."
"James is passionate and the type of guy a client wants on a matter."
"James is excellent and on top of his game in terms of company law and litigation. He's a very hard-working, user-friendly, effective advocate."
"James is passionate and the type of guy the clients want on a matter."
"James is excellent and on top of his game in terms of company law and litigation. He is very hard-working and user-friendly."
"James is an exceptionally good trial lawyer and an aggressive cross-examiner."
"James Potts is an excellent silk and he is skilled and measured on his feet in court."
"James is a great silk in restructuring matters."
"James is excellent and on top of his game in terms of company law and litigation. He is a very hard-working, user-friendly and effective advocate."
"James is a tenacious litigator."
"James is passionate and the type of guy a client wants on a matter."
"James is excellent and on top of his game in terms of company law and litigation. He's a very hard-working, user-friendly, effective advocate."
"James is passionate and the type of guy the clients want on a matter."
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