James Breese
James specialises in insurance disputes and exclusively advises and represents policyholders. He assists businesses and individuals from various sectors with their claims for indemnity from insurers. Clients range from public companies, private equity houses and multinational enterprises to high net worth individuals and directors of companies facing serious charges. James represented Stonegate Pub Company Limited in its £1.1bn claim for losses suffered due to Covid-19. This is the largest case of its kind in the insurance market and akin to a test case. Other key clients have included large and high-profile institutions and individuals within the financial markets. James also has particular experience advising directors and officers on coverage of third-party claims and regulatory investigations, often involving the application of EU, UK and Office of Foreign Control (OFAC) sanctions to complex cross-jurisdictional proceedings. · Stewarts Law LLP
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James specialises in insurance disputes and exclusively advises and represents policyholders, assisting businesses and individuals with claims for indemnity from insurers. He represented Stonegate Pub Company Limited in its £1.1bn Covid-19 loss claim and advises on directors' and officers' coverage and regulatory investigations, including issues involving EU, UK and OFAC sanctions in cross-jurisdictional proceedings.
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Education
- Adams Grammar School
- Queen Mary: University of London
- The College of Law, Moorgate