A leading lawyer in Jersey and a go-to choice.
Without a doubt my best asset.
Legal 500Damian is a sensible and impressive advocate.
Chambers UK Guide 2026Damian is knowledgeable on the law and an extremely good communicator. He engenders trust very quickly and speaks with authority - the perfect mix of legal expertise and commercial nous.
Chambers UK 2023Damian James is a great litigator, straightforward, calm, a good listener, overall providing a very user-friendly experience from a client’s perspective.
Legal 500 (UK) 2024You would not want anyone else in court assisting you; Damian is remarkable.
Chambers UK 2024A star front man who is easily able to translate technical aspects into commercial practice.
Chambers UK 2024Damian possesses a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a client-focused approach. He is highly experienced, and highly thought of by his colleagues and peers, as well as the court officials.
Legal 500 (UK) 2024A superb trusts litigator – in my view, the best in Jersey.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the most complex cases. He is extremely hard-working and knowledgeable, and delivers prompt, concise advice
Legal 500A first-class lawyer.
Damian stands out as extraordinarily expert and experienced, but is always willing to draw on fresh ideas and new perspectives when suggested.
He is so very good at trust litigation. He's very strategic and pragmatic, and he always provides commercial arguments.
Chambers and Partners 2022Astute, calm and authoritative tactician.
Legal 500Damian has a real gravitas - he exudes that authoritative quality that's good in court.
Chambers UK 2024Damian is always great in leading representations on behalf of clients in a bold and confident manner.
Chambers UK 2023Damian James is able to develop and implement effective legal strategies that align with the client's goals. This involves anticipating potential challenges and planning accordingly.
Chambers High Net Worth 2025He's a good lawyer, well-liked by clients. He's done some big-ticket trust litigation.
Chambers High Net Worth GuideDamian James is a very good court advocate. He is understated in his style and is always clear on advice. He sees the big picture and is willing to explore more creative solutions.
Chambers High Net Worth 2025
Damian is an experienced litigator who specialises in contentious and semi-contentious trust work and heavyweight commercial litigation.
Experience
Damian is a member of the Fraud Network and is highly ranked in both the main legal directories. He is listed as a prominent figure in the contentious trust section of the Citywealth leading lawyers list and he sits on the board of one of the world's largest litigation funds. The company specialises in funding high profile, multi billion-pound, international group action claims.
Damian is named in Legal 500's Hall of Fame UK lawyers list which identifies exceptional legal talent at the pinnacle of their profession. He is also ranked in band 2 by Chambers in the UK Guide. He has also been recognised as one of the world's leading practitioners in the Lexology Index: Comercial Litigation 2025 and a Thought Leader in Asset Recovery and GIR.
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