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James Duffy KC
Position
Commercial litigation and arbitration practice, including: banking and finance; aviation; civil fraud; insurance and reinsurance; and professional negligence.
Significant recent cases include: Ingenious Litigation (group litigation concerning mis-selling of film finance investments, and litigation funding); Littop v Ukraine (an Energy Charter Treaty international arbitration); Federal Deposit Insurance Corp v Lloyds Banking Group and others (LIBOR manipulation); Russian Aviation test case (major insurance disputes following the invasion of Ukraine); Decura v UBS (material adverse effect clauses); LNT v Airbus (contractual formation); Barclays v UniCredit (scope of contractual discretions); Choicezone v Simmons & Simmons (professional negligence); Marz v Bank of Scotland (interest rate swap mis-selling); Tchenguiz v Serious Fraud Office (misfeasance in public office, and privilege); SAMs Borrowers v Bank of Scotland (group litigation concerning mortgages); Bmibaby v Durham Tees Valley Airport (incorporation of terms in an aviation contract and damages).
Career
Called 2005, Lincoln’s Inn.
Memberships
COMBAR; BASL.
Education
Christ Church, Oxford (2003, BA Law, First Class; 2004, BCL, Distinction); Inns of Court School of Law (2005, BVC, Outstanding).
Leisure
Football, tennis, cricket, travel.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Professional negligence
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1James Duffy KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘A great advocate who makes powerful submissions.’
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1James Duffy KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘James is a brilliant junior and would be my top choice for just about any case. He’s extremely bright, has excellent commercial judgement, handles clients very well, is first rate at drafting, and really excellent on his feet in court.’
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1James Duffy KC –Fountain Court Chambers ‘A go-to senior junior, who is clever, strategic and creative in his advice, drafting and oral advocacy. On his feet, he is well organised and persuasive in his submissions. He is also adept at gauging the court’s reactions and adapting as required in the course of his submissions.’
London Bar > Group litigation
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1London Bar > Aviation
(2024 Silks)Ranked: Tier 1James Duffy KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Very responsive and commercial. Presents his thoughts with clarity. Works well with his instructing solicitor and doesn’t impose or dominate.’