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 "Leader in the Field" in both Restructuring/Insolvency and Personal Insolvency, where he is noted for having a strong reputation in the market, his clients appreciate his ability to "do an extremely good job under difficult circumstances." Sources note "He's good. He tells you as it is."
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
"go-to guy for personal insolvency in Scotland" CHAMBERS UK 2018
James provides a "pragmatic approach" and is "prepared to roll up his sleeves when necessary," say commentators. He has a notable corporate insolvency practice but is particularly well versed in all personal insolvency matters. "His knowledge of personal insolvency is second to none," enthuses a source. "He has an encyclopaedic knowledge. He is sensible and his instructions are always thorough and thought through." CHAMBERS UK
His clients appreciate his ability to "do an extremely good job under difficult circumstances." Sources note: "He's good. He's tells you as it is." CHAMBERS UK