James M. Kennedy

/Home/UK/James M Kennedy Lawyer Profile James M Kennedy UK Guide 2025 1Band 1 : Commercial and Corporate Litigation 8 yrs Ranked Freshfields www.freshfields.com Email address [email protected] number 020 832 7475 Share profile Lawyers profile UK 2025 Lawyers profile UK 2025: Commercial and Corporate Litigation James M Kennedy Lawyer Rankings About Chambers Review Strengths Similar Lawyers Ranked in 1 Practice Areas1 Band 1 Commercial and Corporate Litigation London (Firms) 8 Years Ranked Ranked in Guides Global 2025 Europe 2025 About Provided by James M Kennedy UKPractice Areas James heads the commercial disputes practice at Freshfields. He advises clients on complex cross-border commercial litigation and civil fraud proceedings and multi-jurisdictional investigations; he also has expertise in public law and judicial review. James recent litigation/civil fraud experience includes several cases involving multi-jurisdiction proceedings concerning assets worth several billion $US - with cases in the UK, France, Switzerland, Ireland, Russia, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Nigeria and various jurisdictions in the Caribbean. He has also managed internal and regulatory investigations (and spin-off litigation) for clients across a range of sectors, including a number of cross-border corruption/fraud investigations. Chambers Review Provided by Chambers UKCommercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)1Band 1Individual Editorial James Kennedy is experienced in handling litigation relating to breaches of contract and shareholder agreements, as well as tortious interference. He is frequently instructed by blue-chip clients, including FTSE 100 companies and international conglomerates, on a range of high-stakes cases. Learn more about this team View ranking table Strengths Provided by Chambers Slide 1 of 1 James has an impressive handle on the details which really instils confidence in his clients. Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent UK James Kennedy is top-notch. Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent UK James is a strong practitioner in this space. Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent UK James has an impressive handle on the details which really instils confidence in his clients. Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent UK James Kennedy is top-notch. Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent UK James is a strong practitioner in this space. Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent UK Discover other Lawyers at Freshfields Provided by Chambers Filter by Band London (Firms)Banking & Finance: Big-Ticket2 Alex Mitchell2 Band 2 View Profile 5Christopher Davis5 Band 5 View Profile 5Martin D Hutchings5 Band 5 View Profile 6Aled Batey6 Band 6 View Profile 6Paul Stewart6 Band 6 View Profile Commercial and Corporate Litigation1 James M Kennedy1 Band 1 View Profile 5Samantha Trevan5 Band 5 View Profile UAlison Kirby-Harris UUp and Coming View Profile Competition Law EDeirdre Trapp EEminent Practitioners View Profile ERod Carlton EEminent Practitioners View Profile 1Simon Priddis1 Band 1 View Profile 2Alastair Chapman2 Band 2 View Profile 2James Aitken2 Band 2 View Profile 3Alexander Potter3 Band 3 View Profile 3Martin McElwee3 Band 3 View Profile 4Michele Davis4 Band 4 View Profile Competition Law: Litigation1 Mark Sansom1 Band 1 View Profile 2Bea Tormey2 Band 2 View Profile 2Nicholas Frey2 Band 2 View Profile URicky Versteeg UUp and Coming View Profile 20 of 110 results Show More