James Davies

BA (Hons), BCL, FCA, TEP

James is a pragmatic and effective mediator. He has over 20 years experience of working with, and solving problems for, SMEs and family businesses. He trained as a chartered accountant before joining the Bar in 2004 where he now practices at one of the leading commercial and chancery sets in the fields of property, company law/ shareholder disputes and trusts & estates. His commercial insight and collaborative style of working meant that training as a mediator was a logical step. He qualified in 2016 and is a registered associate mediator with the Civil Mediation Council.

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Profession

Barrister

Local Panel

South East

Specialist Panel

Accounting & Finance

Membership Level

Junior

James' Experience

Areas of Expertise

Accountants' fees disputes
Contracts
Professional negligence involving accountants
Business sale agreements
Director/ Shareholder Disputes
Insolvency and misfeasance claims
Loans
Property (including boundary disputes)

Mediation Style

James has in depth legal knowledge, acting as the specialist sub-editor of three chapters of the Encyclopaedia of Professional Partnerships (farming, accountancy, and surveyors) . He is a now a Fellow of ICAEW and an full member of STEP having recently completed the STEP Advanced Certificates in Trusts Disputes and UK Tax for International Clients. His legal expertise is coupled with a strong analytical approach and grasp of detail, particularly with figures. This technical and commercial expertise enables James to bring fresh perspectives to the mediation. He helps the parties identify their interests and work towards them, identifying practical solutions. In 2021 he was appointed a Deputy District Judge assigned to the Midland Circuit.

History

8 December 2022

Shareholder

Outcome: Did Not Settle
3 April 2019

Shareholder Dispute

Outcome: Settled
25 January 2019

Shareholder Dispute

Outcome: Settled
11 October 2018

Commercial - dispute over loan

Outcome: Settled
16 May 2018

Insolvency and directors' misfeasance

Outcome: Did Not Settle
9 May 2018

Commercial - Dispute over sale of accountancy business

Outcome: Settled
31 January 2018

Commercial

Outcome: Settled
21 April 2017

Commercial

Outcome: Did Not Settle
23 December 2016

Commercial and Property

Outcome: Settled
20 October 2016

Boundary Dispute

Outcome: Did Not Settle
1 September 2016

Property

Outcome: Settled