James Hartley > Freeths LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile
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100 Wellington Street
LS1 4LT
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James Hartley
Work Department
Commercial dispute resolution.
Position
Litigation and arbitration partner, with a focus on high-value and ‘high stakes’ matters. Currently handling a number of significant cases, including a major Group Action, several high value finance/banking litigation cases, competition litigation and professional negligence cases.
He regularly advises commercial clients on complex litigation risk management solutions, including funding and risk transfer/insurance. He is well respected in the London litigation funding market.
Career
Professional career with UK and international law firms – Freeths, DLA and CMS. CEDR accredited mediator. Publications of note: numerous articles on litigation risk management and funding.
Education
Abbey Grange C of E High School, Leeds; University of Central Lancashire (Law degree); Chester College of Law.
Leisure
Golf, family.
Lawyer Rankings
Yorkshire and the Humber > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
(Leading individuals)Freeths LLP is noted for having ‘a strong team of commercial litigators who are able to master any commercial claim efficiently and effectively.’ Group actions, competition litigation, international arbitration, and shareholder disputes form much of the work of the team, who also have a wealth of experience in professional negligence claims, pensions disputes, and banking and financial services disputes. ‘Incisive and quick to get down to business’ James Hartley is the head of the team that consists of ‘exceptional’ Lindsey Clegg, ‘excellent project manager’ Imogen Randall, and senior associate Chloe Oram, noted for her ‘excellent attention to detail and strategic judgement’.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals Yorkshire and the Humber > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire Yorkshire and the Humber > Dispute resolution
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Employment > Employment: Sheffield and South Yorkshire
- Real estate > Environment
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Real estate > Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
- Real estate > Construction
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax
- Private client > Family: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
- Public sector > Local government
- Employment > Pensions
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire