James Pearce-Smith

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James is very user-friendly, knowledgeable, calm, flexible and overall a pleasure to work with.”

James is well known for representing banks in professional negligence lender claims. He is particularly adept at handling claims against solicitors, valuers, architects and surveyors.”

James gives very clear advice and this is mirrored in his polite but effective advocacy. He always has a strong grasp of the facts and applicable law.”

James is a fantastic advocate. His approach to cross-examination is particularly impressive in that he comes across at first as extremely polite and courteous, which lulls witnesses into a false sense of security, and he then sets about pulling their testimony methodically apart.”

James has a strong commercial practice, covering contractual disputes and breaches of agreement, as well as specialising in professional negligence and construction-related claims.’ ‘James is incredibly sharp and is great with clients.’ “

James always considers the wider commercial implications of an action for the client. His advice is always balanced and measured, and he has a keen eye for detail.”

James drills down into the detail and thinks outside the box, is always looking for what is best for his client, and he has an assured presence in court.’ ‘James raises incisive questions for clients and experts so that the claim and strategy can be furthered quickly.’ “

James is a very effective advocate. He has a thorough grasp of details and presents the issues in a comprehensive but extremely clear order.”

James is well known for representing banks in professional negligence lender claims.’ ‘James is very communicative and responsive. He quickly gets to grips with complicated subject matter.’ “

James has a broad practice, spanning commercial litigation, company disputes and insolvency cases. He draws on his experience as a commercial litigation solicitor as well as handling traditional chancery work and is noted for his expertise in professional negligence cases.’  ‘James always considers the commercial implications for clients and ensures this is reflected within his advice.’ ‘He is a very thorough advocate.’ “

James is a strong junior and former solicitor handling partnership dissolutions and disputes, often within the agricultural and healthcare sectors. He also handles cases regarding LLPs.”

James has really strong analytical skills. He provides clear and client-friendly advice.”

He has an eye for detail and great knowledge of this area of law. Always approachable and willing to go that extra mile.”

The go-to barrister in Bristol for lender claims.”

James exudes an aura of knowledge and confidence. He is capable of providing case-changing analysis.”

James is really succinct and clear. His pleadings are detailed and he has strong analytical skills.”

Someone to turn to as a sensible head; he gives good objective views and knows how to push things forward or take a more defensive position. Clear and client-friendly advice. His pleadings are detailed and he is very approachable.”

He is fantastic and no-nonsense.”

He explains things in ways that clients can relate to and understand, and he is very responsive. In court, his advocacy is really great – he is tenacious and has a very good command of his brief.”

Cuts to the heart of a case and addresses the true issues, with a level of legal knowledge that instils confidence in his clients.”