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James Pearce-Smith - Professional Negligence
Head of Company and Commercial
Call: 2002
Inn: Inner Temple
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James is really good – he’s really practical and cuts through the issues really quickly. He always gives really commercial advice.”
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James is really good – he’s really practical and cuts through the issues really quickly. He always gives really commercial advice.
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 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 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.’ “
“Very capable and able to dig out of the mire the true issues to address.”
A careful and tidy operator, who is a hard fighter.”
“Well known for representing banks in professional negligence lender claims. ‘He is exceptionally good with clients and has a good bedside manner. He can convey complex legal advice in a meaningful way.’ ‘He’s very thorough and his opinions are written in a readily understandable way, so they can be passed on to the client who can then make complete sense of them.’ “
“James maintains an excellent reputation for advising on professional negligence claims in the financial services sector. He is especially active on lender claims and he advises many national banks. He has a good brain and he’s a very good advocate.”
Qualifications:
- MA (Cantab)
- Admitted as a Solicitor 1994
Professional memberships:
- Chancery Bar Association
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.