James Kitching > Proskauer Rose LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Proskauer Rose LLP Offices

8 Bishopsgate
LONDON
EC2N 4BQ
England
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James Kitching

Work Department
Litigation
Position
James is a leading barrister with over 20 years of experience in civil, criminal, and regulatory proceedings, as well as complex commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions. He has defended governments, central banks, and some of the world’s leading corporations and financial institutions in cases often involving disputes exceeding US$1 billion.
James is a seasoned advocate and regularly appears before the High Court (including the Commercial Court, Companies Court, King’s Bench, and Chancery Divisions), appellate courts, and arbitral tribunals.
James frequently serves as counsel in international arbitration proceedings under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and the Swiss Chambers’ Court of Arbitration.
James also focuses on white collar enforcement and internal investigations in connection with alleged bribery and corruption, money laundering, export control and sanctions violations. He has particular expertise in advising on cross-border matters and has conducted investigations for the World Bank. He represents clients across diverse sectors including financial services, private equity, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, telecoms and IT.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Upper Mid-Market And Premium Deals, £750m+
- Finance > High yield
- Finance > High yield
Firm Rankings
- Investment fund formation and management > Private funds
- Finance > Acquisition finance
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax
- Investment fund formation and management > Fund finance
- Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£500m+)
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium
- Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Upper Mid-Market And Premium Deals, £750m+
- Risk advisory > ESG