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James Roberts KC
Position
James is a silk who has been ranked for many years in the professional directories as a barrister specialising in “heavy” and high net worth financial remedy cases and particularly those with an international element. He is extremely numerate and is recognised as being a formidable advocate. He sits as a part-time Judge dealing with complex cases at the Central Family Court. He is Vice Chair of the Family Law Bar Association.
Career
Called 1993, Gray’s Inn; Recorder 2009 (family at CFC and crime); Silk 2019; Head of Chambers 2020.
Memberships
Recorder (2009); Executive Officer (Treasurer) of the Family Law Bar Association (“FLBA”) (2006-2021) and Vice Chair (2022 – ); Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers; Bencher of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn (2022 – ); Member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple; Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Board member and Advisory Committee member of the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators Ltd (“IFLA”); Elected National Committee Member FLBA (1999 to date); Past Member of the Remuneration Committee of the Bar Council; Member of the Bar Council Quality Advisory Panel; Accredited Pupil Supervisor; Accredited Advocacy Trainer.
Education
Oxford University (MA Jurisprudence).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Family: private FDR judges and arbitrators
(leading Private FDR Judges and Arbitrators)Ranked: Tier 2James Roberts KC – 1 King’s Bench Walk ‘James has immense authority and gravitas as a tribunal. He commands the respect of lay clients even when delivering bad news because the rigour, care, humanity and process of thought are carefully and humanely explained and demonstrated. He can make the unsettleable settle on the fair and proper terms.’
London Bar > Family: divorce and financial remedy
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3James Roberts KC –1 King’s Bench Walk ‘James is conscientious personified. He is very responsive and can pick up and run complex cases. He provides clear and to-the-point advice and leaves no stone unturned.’