James is an extremely gifted advocate, which also comes from thorough preparation. He is empathetic and cares about his clients. He also does not shy away from giving an opinion, either in person, on an ad hoc basis or on paper.”

The Legal 500 2024, Personal Injury

James has a substantial personal injury costs practice complementing his core personal injury work. He undertakes the full range of costs work for paying and receiving parties. James is regularly retained by a major insurer to act in relation to the application of the low value costs regimes (in particular Portal and FRC matters).

Recent work has included detailed assessments in pre-LASPO multi-million settlement cases, frequent cost and case management work and advising on the validity of retainers.

Directory Quotes

James has a strong personal injury practice, with experience handling cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal. ‘He’s technically excellent and a gifted advocate.’ James handles the client really well and is reassuring and pragmatic.’ He is forensically detailed in his approach.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

James does not back away from a difficult or challenging case. He is robust yet able to change his style in cross examination, depending on the individual in front of him, and his advocacy is second to none. He has an excellent way with clients to make them feel at ease.”

The Legal 500 2023, Personal Injury

James is extremely engaging, commercial and pragmatic. He has an amazing ability to identify the heart of the issues, and deliver advice which truly understands the client’s prospective. He is also extremely responsive.”

Legal 500 2022, Personal Injury

James is an excellent advocate. He is analytical, pays great attention to detail and provides stellar advice. He is ultra client focused.”

Legal 500 2021, Personal Injury

James provides reliable and clear advice, which takes into consideration the client’s needs. He has an eye for detail often overlooked by other members of the bar. What may seem innocuous to others can be crucial to a case and he has the knack of applying perfect weight to the issues which allows him to rescue even the most dire cases.”

LEGAL 500 2021, COSTS
  • Professional memberships:

    • LLB (Hons) Durham & BVC Nottingham
  • James Marwick is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.