James Ramsden KC
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Professional Discipline
Band 4
About
Provided by James Ramsden KC
Practice Areas
James Ramsden KC has an expansive international practice in commercial dispute resolution, regulatory, disciplinary, media, sports and public law, advising City, corporate, governmental and regulatory clients. James is recognised as a "fantastic advocate" by Chambers who note that he is "adept at handling an array of professional discipline cases". He is panel counsel for the SRA/Law Society acting on complex, high-profile matters. He advises the FCA and ICAEW. James is also recognised for commercial dispute resolution and civil fraud. He ranks as a "Leading Partner" for commercial litigation (mid-market) with Legal 500 and is described as a "star individual" and a cryptoasset dispute specialist.
Career
James has advised in multiple jurisdictions: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, US, Russia, Ukraine, Iceland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Uruguay, Australia, BVI, Jersey and Isle of Man. He is admitted to the Bar in England and Wales, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands. James lectures widely on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), fraud and asset recovery. James also acts as arbitrator and mediator.
Professional Memberships
Commercial Bar Association
Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association
Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
Chancery Bar Association
Publications
Author/contributing editor to Butterworths' Financial Regulation Service.
Personal
James has a longstanding commitment to Advocate (Bar Pro Bono charity).
Chambers Review
UK
James Ramsden KC of Astraea Group is adept at handling an array of professional discipline cases. He has notable experience advising the SRA on complex and high-profile matters, as well as other regulators including the FCA and the ICAEW.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James Ramsden is a fantastic advocate."
"James Ramsden is a fantastic advocate."