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James Batten

Counsel · Appleby

BermudaDispute Resolution, Insolvency & Restructuring

About

Counsel in Appleby’s Dispute Resolution team in Bermuda, who joined the firm in 2021 and focuses on insolvency and restructuring, corporate governance and commercial litigation. Previously practised as a barrister in London with trial experience in the High Court, County Court and Crown Court and has acted on civil fraud, directors' and shareholders' disputes and regulatory matters.

Practice areas

Dispute ResolutionInsolvency & RestructuringCorporate GovernanceCommercial LitigationCivil FraudRegulatory EnforcementShareholders & Directors Disputes

Office

Expertise

Insolvency & RestructuringCivil FraudDirectors' & Shareholders' DisputesCorporate GovernanceAnti‑corruption & ComplianceRegulatory InvestigationsDisclosure work (Serious Fraud Office)

Education

  • LLB, City Law School
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Skills, City Law School

Admissions

  • Called to the Bar (Inner Temple), 2013