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In Chambers and Partners 2016, James was described as:
"He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of his area of expertise, confiscation and asset forfeiture."
"He advises in a way that is not only principled but pragmatic; he recognises areas of weakness and vulnerability as well as those of strength and substance."
"He takes a diligent, attentive approach."
Reporters to the 2015 edition state: “He has a first-class analytical mind, and is able to assimilate and consider huge volumes of detailed material” and that “he’s a great advocate who shows diligence throughout and is great in terms of preparing skeleton arguments.”
In the 2014 publication of Chambers and Partners, he was described as:
“very in demand, he’s savvy and streetwise.”