James Woolrich joins Maitland Chambers
Maitland is delighted to welcome James Woolrich to Chambers.
James was called to the Bar in 2019 and has a broad commercial practice working for corporate and banking clients, encompassing complex commercial disputes, civil fraud and international arbitration. His cases are often international in nature involving parallel proceedings which raise questions of applicable law and jurisdiction, and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
He has extensive experience of litigation in offshore jurisdictions, including Cayman, BVI and the Isle of Man. He has also gained substantial experience of applying for interlocutory relief and advising on related jurisdictional issues.
Prior to coming to the Bar, James practised as a solicitor for 13 years at three major international law firms, most recently as a Partner in the London office of a major US firm.
James is recommended in Chambers UK Bar and Chambers Global for Commercial Dispute Resolution and for Offshore. He is also recommended in the Legal 500 for Commercial Disputes and the English Bar Offshore for Commercial Disputes. The directories describe James as "excellent, bright and always willing to talk through the pros and cons of a case." He is "someone you can trust on complex matters."
Head of Chambers Michael Gibbon KC: “We are delighted to welcome James to chambers. James' broad commercial practice and considerable experience will add further strength and depth to Maitland's core areas. We look forward to him continuing to expand and develop his practice with us."