James has over 20 years’ experience as a commercial litigator, including 8 years as a commercial litigation solicitor prior to his transfer to the Bar in 2002. He regularly acts and advises in insolvency matters. He has acted for both companies and individuals in applications to set aside statutory demands and to obtain injunctions to prevent presentation or advertisement of petitions, and has appeared at the final hearings of petitions. He advises on issues arising in insolvencies, such as claims by liquidators or trustees to set aside prior transactions. In addition he has acted for shareholders bringing winding-up petitions in conjunction with unfair prejudice petitions.
Professional memberships:
- Chancery Bar Association
Qualifications & awards:
- MA (Cantab)
- Admitted as a Solicitor 1994
James Pearce-Smith 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.
