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James Coleman

Principal Associate

James is a Principal Associate in our Financial Services Disputes and Investigations team. 

He has significant experience in leading complex banking litigation matters, with a particular focus on fraud, misselling and professional negligence disputes. James is also an experienced investigations lawyer.

James advises clients on:

High-value banking litigation, including:

  • acting for a bank in high court proceedings brought by several hundred claimants, with allegations of unlawful means conspiracy and dishonest assistance, including in the Court of Appeal
  • acting for a foreign private bank in relation to complex allegations brought under Swiss law, including misappropriation and money laundering

Internal and regulatory investigations, including:

  • investigations into conduct issues, unauthorized trading and market manipulation
  • assurance reviews and investigations pursuant to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime
  • remediation projects

Professional negligence disputes, including:

  • significant experience in bringing claims for financial institutions against professionals involved in lending transactions
  • investigating and pursuing significant mortgage fraud claims
  • Rising Star in the Legal 500 for Professional Negligence, 2018-2021
James Coleman

Principal Associate

James Coleman

Principal Associate

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