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Adv James Ramsden KC KC
Work Department
Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Regulatory Compliance and Investigations
Position
James Ramsden KC has an expansive international practice in commercial dispute resolution, regulatory, disciplinary, media, sports and public law serving a diverse clientele of City, corporate, governmental and regulatory clients.
He is recognised by Chambers UK and Chambers Global as a leading King’s Counsel (KC) in commercial dispute resolution and civil fraud, described as “an absolute star” and “a totally dedicated and stellar leader”. He is a committed and versatile advocate who is known for leading cohesive and effective teams in complex and often time-constrained assignments.
Aside from the UK, he has been admitted to or advised in multiple jurisdictions including, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, US, Russia, Ukraine, Iceland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Uruguay, Australia, BVI, Jersey & Isle of Man. He was recently admitted to the Cayman Bar.
James lectures widely on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), fraud and asset recovery and is author and contributing editor for the authoritative practitioner’s reference, Butterworths’ Financial Regulation Service.
Languages
Conversational French
Memberships
Admitted to the Bar: England and Wales, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands
Memberships: Commercial Bar Association, Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association, Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers and
Chancery Bar Association
Education
LLB (Hons) 1983 – 1986
Lawyer Rankings
London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
Astraea Group is ‘a leading commercial boutique for arbitration award enforcement, cryptocurrency, civil fraud, and asset recovery disputes’. The 11-member team also acts in general commercial disputes and sports law matters. ‘Star individual’ James Ramsden KC is a cryptoasset dispute specialist and Lisa McCreath assists with disputes across a range of sectors. Robert Bedford, who was promoted to partner level in July 2023, is experienced in cross-border matters. Joe Young, who ‘does a tremendous job’, is a May 2023 recruit from Pinsent Masons LLP.