James Smithdale
UK Guide 2025
Associates to watch : Shipping
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Chambers Review
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James Smithdale is a senior associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and previously practiced as a barrister. He is well equipped to deal with contentious shipping matters including commercial litigation and arbitration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He stood out for his commercial awareness and his grasp of complex matters. He has an extremely strong work ethic and was exceptional in his legal drafting of complex matters."
"He is knowledgeable, fast and diligent and has a strong commercial and business perspective."
"He is available 24/7, with a work ethic that rivals any firm we have dealt with. He was exceptional in drafting complex matters and being able to rationalise our commercial considerations."
"He stood out for his commercial awareness and his grasp of complex matters. He has an extremely strong work ethic and was exceptional in his legal drafting of complex matters."
"He is knowledgeable, fast and diligent and has a strong commercial and business perspective."
"He is available 24/7, with a work ethic that rivals any firm we have dealt with. He was exceptional in drafting complex matters and being able to rationalise our commercial considerations."