James Lloyd
Partner
James heads the firm's Insolvency team and has advised on corporate and personal insolvency related matters for a number of years. He advises creditors, banks and insolvency practitioners on all aspects of insolvency litigation.
Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession lists James as a "Top Ranked Lawyer" in both Restructuring/Insolvency and Personal Insolvency, where he is noted for having a strong reputation in the market, his clients appreciate his offering of "good technical knowledge coupled with practical advice." Sources note "He's good. He tells you as it is." Legal 500 lists James as a "Leading Lawyer" in Insolvency and Corporate Recovery.
James has been recognised as a "World Leader" in commercial litigation by Who's Who Legal.
James is a member of the team that won the prestigious "Insolvency Team of the Year" award at the Law Awards of Scotland 2012.
Qualifications: LLB Dip LP NP
Qualified: 1990
Joined the firm: 1997
James Lloyd heads the firm's personal insolvency practice and remains a distinguished authority in the Scottish market. He is able to handle all manner of disputes and frequently represents the Accountant in Bankruptcy. "He has an encyclopedic knowledge of personal insolvency." "He is excellent and easy to work with." "He is very knowledgeable in his field and just gives very good advice. On personal insolvency cases he has seen and done it all." CHAMBERS UK 2021
Clients value James Lloyd for his offering of "good technical knowledge coupled with practical advice." He is known as a go-to authority for personal bankruptcy involving Scots law. Chambers 2020
James Lloyd is an expert in personal insolvency. Legal 500 2021