James Jolly
Associate
James is an associate in the commercial dispute resolution team at Penningtons Manches Cooper, based in London. Since joining the firm in 2020, he has excelled in managing complex regulatory disputes, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in navigating the intricacies of commercial law.
James has successfully represented high-profile clients in regulatory matters, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks and his strategic approach and keen understanding of regulatory frameworks have led to favourable outcomes in numerous cases. Before qualifying as a solicitor, James worked in the legal division of a leading journalism and professional knowledge organization. This role honed his analytical skills and provided him with a unique perspective on regulatory issues, further enhancing his expertise.
I am dedicated to managing complex regulatory disputes with precision and expertise. Since joining the firm in 2020, I have had the privilege of representing high-profile clients, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks through strategic approaches and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.
James’s dedication to excellence and his robust regulatory knowledge make him a formidable representative for clients across a wide range of regulatory and commercial disputes. His ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve optimal results for his clients underscores his commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.
Additionally James acts in a variety of complex commercial disputes, including cross-border fraud claims, and banking and finance disputes, particularly related to secured lending. Other areas of practice include contractual disputes relating to commercial contracts, IP and IT and procurement services, as well as company and shareholder disputes.
James seeks to use the full range of options open to clients, as appropriate, and is experienced in obtaining interim relief through the courts, including freezing injunctions. He is accomplished at negotiation and achieving early settlement of claims through alternative dispute resolution. Where this is not possible, he has also acted in multiple High Court trials.
Recent work highlights
Product recall
Chemicals testing
Freezing injunction
Cross-border commodities fraud
Defective products
Advertising standards complaint
Sustainability and ‘greenwashing’
Surveyor negligence claims
Shareholders’ dispute
Environmental pollution
Sustainability and ‘greenwashing’
Surveyor negligence claims
Shareholders’ dispute
Environmental pollution
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