James Hall

Biography

James’ professional negligence work relates primarily to the financial services and property sectors though he also deals with a wide variety of claims arising from transactions, projects and misconduct of litigation.

He understands the need not only for technical excellence but also the commercial imperatives of his clients, which range from individuals and business to large lending institutions, professional indemnity insurers and self-insured businesses (he acts for both claimants and defendants). Earlier in his career he spent several years as an employed barrister in an international law firm, developing and leading a team of specialist lawyers, giving him invaluable insight and understanding of the workings of solicitors’ firms and their clients.

He is ranked in Chambers UK, Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal for professional negligence, has regularly contributed to leading practitioner texts and journals and has spoken at various financial services and professional negligence industry events.