James Hartley > Freeths LLP > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Freeths LLP
3rd Floor
100 Wellington Street
LS1 4LT
England

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)

James HartleyFreeths LLP

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’.