James Arney KC > Temple Garden Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile
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James Arney KC
Position
James has an exclusively Personal Injury practice, split evenly between Claimant and Defendant instructions. Claim values are generally 7-figures, often appearing against silks. Defendant clients include Admiral Insurance (with claim values of up to £15m) and John Lewis: Claimant clients include Leigh Day, Irwin Mitchell and Slater & Gordon. Written work includes schedules, counter schedules and skeletons.
In addition to regular interlocutory appearances, James has also successfully conducted 7 substantial liability and/or quantum trials in the last 18 months. Quantum analysis lies at the heart of James’ work for either side, combining forensic analysis of the evidence with sound tactical judgment. Repeat instructions are attributed to the ability to relate to and mange lay clients from all walks of life, as well as a ‘team approach’ to litigation. James’ Defendant work benefits from his ability to package detailed advice in a format which insurers appreciate. Results in negotiations are a product of thorough preparation, sound judgment and second-guessing opponents.
James is currently involved in the accommodation claims test case appeal in Swift v Carpenter, having successfully conducted the quantum trial at first instance in 2018 resulting in an award of ~£4.1m for the amputation injury.
DIRECTORIES
“…He has very impressive tactical nous and ability.”
Band 2 Legal 500 (personal injury) 2015
Cited as ‘Leader at the Bar’ in the field of costs
Chambers UK 2011 and 2012
‘…careful and convincing advocate’
Chambers and Partners (costs) 2012
‘…a classic pair of safe hands’
Legal 500 (personal injury) 2011
‘….a very good up-and-coming barrister in this field”
Legal 500 (costs) 2011
‘…praised for his sensible and tactical advice and confident advocacy’
Legal 500 (costs) 2009
‘…good in this area, and on costs’
Legal 500 (personal injury) 2009
PUBLIC ACCESS
Undertakes Public Access work.
Career
Called 1992; Lincoln’s Inn; member 2 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers 1993-2001; 1 Temple Gardens/Temple Gardens Chambers 2001 to date.
Memberships
PIBA; FLBA.
Education
Bristol University (LLB).
Leisure
Skiing, golf, bridge and chess.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Personal injury, industrial disease and insurance fraud
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4James Arney KC – Temple Garden Chambers ‘Incredibly detailed and analytical, in tandem with his obvious intellect.’
‘A fantastic set of chambers with industry renowned barristers‘, Temple Garden Chambers act for both claimants and defendants, with particular strength in chronic pain claims and those involving fundamental dishonesty. James Arney KC exemplified both in his work for the claimant in Preater v Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, successfully resisting allegations that the claimant had been fundamentally dishonest in her account of her injuries with emphasis on the need for experts to distinguish between good and bad days in chronic pain cases. James Bell has experience in cross-border cases; Marcus Grant specialises in head injury claims. Jonathan Watt-Pringle KC retired in January 2023.