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James Fawcett

James is a highly experienced partner leading our large Technical Claims team that spans both our London and Nottingham offices. He specialises in Defendant insurance litigation, with particular expertise in complex personal injury litigation and claims arising from equality and Human Rights legislation. His very large over-arching team includes our local authority team, motor team, commercial insurance specialists, our education sub-team, housing team, and he also manages a sub-team which specialises in pursuing business recovery and debt actions. James’ breadth of expertise means he is well placed to collaborate across our broader practice both to enhance our offer and to continue to build the unique reputation his teams have developed to embed transferable skills. He currently handles a varied caseload of complex, high value litigation, acting on behalf of educational establishments, Local Authorities, Public Bodies, as well as commercial and agricultural organisations. He has considerable experience in handling catastrophic injury claims, including cases involving traumatic brain injury, amputation, fatal accidents, disease and stress at work claims. James works closely with a number of key clients, providing tailored training sessions, secondments, and advice on risk management issues. He will always look to immerse himself in the client’s philosophy and adapt his approach accordingly. James has a growing reputation in the education sector. · Browne Jacobson LLP

EnglandInsurance, Litigation

About

Partner at Browne Jacobson LLP who leads the national Technical Claims team across the London and Nottingham offices, specialising in defendant insurance litigation and complex personal injury work, including catastrophic injury and claims under equality and human rights legislation. Acts for local authorities, educational establishments, public bodies and commercial/agricultural clients, and provides training, secondments and bespoke risk-management advice; also experienced in environmental claims and managing debt recovery matters.

Practice areas

InsuranceLitigationPersonal InjuryClinical NegligenceEnvironmentalDebt RecoveryPublic SectorEducation

Office

England

Browne Jacobson LLP · James is a highly experienced partner leading our large Technical Claims team that spans both our London and Nottingham offices. He specialises in Defendant insurance litigation, with particular expertise in complex personal injury litigation and claims arising from equality and Human Rights legislation. His very large over-arching team includes our local authority team, motor team, commercial insurance specialists, our education sub-team, housing team, and he also manages a sub-team which specialises in pursuing business recovery and debt actions. James’ breadth of expertise means he is well placed to collaborate across our broader practice both to enhance our offer and to continue to build the unique reputation his teams have developed to embed transferable skills. He currently handles a varied caseload of complex, high value litigation, acting on behalf of educational establishments, Local Authorities, Public Bodies, as well as commercial and agricultural organisations. He has considerable experience in handling catastrophic injury claims, including cases involving traumatic brain injury, amputation, fatal accidents, disease and stress at work claims. James works closely with a number of key clients, providing tailored training sessions, secondments, and advice on risk management issues. He will always look to immerse himself in the client’s philosophy and adapt his approach accordingly. James has a growing reputation in the education sector.

England

Expertise

Education sectorLocal authorities / public bodiesSocial housingMotor insuranceCommercial insuranceAgricultural organisationsCatastrophic injury litigationEnvironmental event litigation (e.g. flooding)

Education

  • Myers Grove School, Sheffield
  • Northampton University — BA Law (Hons)

Admissions

  • Solicitor (qualified 2002)