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 Jolly, Associate

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

Advising a Japanese electronic manufacturer on a voluntary global recall of wireless in-ear headphones after reports emerged of the charging case overheating, creating a risk of ignition and bodily injury.

Chemicals testing

Acting for a US chemicals manufacturer on the potential to challenge the decision of The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) relating to the testing for safety of certain chemicals on animals.

Freezing injunction

Assisting a multinational packaging conglomerate with securing worldwide freezing orders against multiple defendants in a complex fraud claim.

Cross-border commodities fraud

Advising an international commodities company in a claim relating to a cross-border fraud and misappropriation of funds.

Defective products

Acting for a leading machinery manufacturer in defence of proceedings relating to extensive property damage said to be caused by defective batteries.

Advertising standards complaint

Advising a global shipping company in respect of complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority about its promotional material.

Sustainability and ‘greenwashing’

Assisting a global cotton supplier and leading retail brand with sustainability labelling and environmental claims as ‘greenwashing’ becomes a concern at EU level.

Surveyor negligence claims

Acting in a High Court trial in a claim relating to overvaluation of a listed property for the purpose of secured lending and surveyor’s negligence. The judgment marks a significant development in the law of surveyor’s negligence claims.

Shareholders’ dispute

Acting on a shareholders’ dispute in a High Court trial relating to a leisure company, turning on issues of novation.

Environmental pollution

Advising a national manufacturer of packaging regarding chemical run off into a waterway and the subsequent Environment Agency investigation.

Sustainability and ‘greenwashing’

Assisting a global cotton supplier and leading retail brand with sustainability labelling and environmental claims as ‘greenwashing’ becomes a concern at EU level.

Surveyor negligence claims

Acting in a High Court trial in a claim relating to overvaluation of a listed property for the purpose of secured lending and surveyor’s negligence. The judgment marks a significant development in the law of surveyor’s negligence claims.

Shareholders’ dispute

Acting on a shareholders’ dispute in a High Court trial relating to a leisure company, turning on issues of novation.

Environmental pollution

Advising a national manufacturer of packaging regarding chemical run off into a waterway and the subsequent Environment Agency investigation.