Damian is always great in leading representations on behalf of clients in a bold and confident manner.
Chambers UK 2023A very good contentious lawyer. He is sensible and has a good common-sense approach to cases, as well as getting to grips with the law.
Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2021Damian is technically very good, his knowledge of Jersey and the law is exceptional and he is very astute.
Chambers UK 2024Damian is excellent in court and when dealing with difficult situations. He is an excellent communicator, always keeping me updated, and is a cool and calming influence.
Chambers and Partners 2022Demonstrates a clear understanding of the most complex cases. He is extremely hard-working and knowledgeable, and delivers prompt, concise advice
Legal 500What Damian doesn't know about the Jersey court system isn't worth knowing.
A leading lawyer in Jersey and a go-to choice.
He is so very good at trust litigation. He's very strategic and pragmatic, and he always provides commercial arguments.
Chambers and Partners 2022A first-class lawyer.
He's a good lawyer, well-liked by clients. He's done some big-ticket trust litigation.
Chambers High Net Worth GuideA master tactician and powerful advocate.
You would not want anyone else in court assisting you; Damian is remarkable.
Chambers UK 2024Damian is knowledgeable on the law and an extremely good communicator. He engenders trust very quickly and speaks with authority - the perfect mix of legal expertise and commercial nous.
Chambers UK 2023Damian has a real gravitas - he exudes that authoritative quality that's good in court.
Chambers UK 2024Astute, calm and authoritative tactician.
Legal 500A superb trusts litigator – in my view, the best in Jersey.
Damian possesses a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a client-focused approach. He is highly experienced, and highly thought of by his colleagues and peers, as well as the court officials.
Legal 500 (UK) 2024Highly thought of by his colleagues and peers, as well as the court officials– in particular the judges.
Damian James is a great litigator, straightforward, calm, a good listener, overall providing a very user-friendly experience from a client’s perspective.
Legal 500 (UK) 2024
Damian is an experienced litigator who specialises in contentious and semi-contentious trust work and heavyweight commercial litigation.
Experience
Damian is a member of the Fraud Network and is highly ranked in both the main legal directories. He is listed as a prominent figure in the contentious trust section of the Citywealth leading lawyers list and he sits on the board of one of the world's largest litigation funds. The company specialises in funding high profile, multi billion-pound, international group action claims.
Damian is named in Legal 500's Hall of Fame UK lawyers list which identifies exceptional legal talent at the pinnacle of their profession. He is also ranked in band 2 by Chambers in the UK Guide.
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