James Turnbull
Partner
Jersey
James is a Jersey Advocate with more than a decade's experience as a Jersey litigation lawyer, specialising in contentious trusts matters and commercial disputes.
He is a partner in the firm's Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Practice Group, acting mainly on complex trust and cross-border commercial disputes, including on cases that have gone before the Privy Council. His commercial litigation experience encompasses disputes involving fraud, asset-tracing and directors' duties.
Excellent strategist, sees the big picture, and impressive on the law.
Experience and recent work
James trained with Allen & Overy LLP and spent time in the firm's Litigation Department as part of the Trust, Asset Tracing and Fraud team working closely with the partner heading that team.
James gained experience of a range of litigation matters, including particularly trusts disputes, at a large Channel Islands firm before joining Walkers.
He has acted on some of the highest value and most complex cases before the Jersey courts during his time with Walkers.
James gained experience of a range of litigation matters, including particularly trusts disputes, at a large Channel Islands firm before joining Walkers.
He has acted on some of the highest value and most complex cases before the Jersey courts during his time with Walkers.
Qualifications
Admitted in:
- England and Wales (not practising)
- Jersey
Education:
- BA (Hons) in History, University of York
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School in London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law in London
- Law Society of England and Wales
- Law Society of Jersey
- Overseas Member of the Chancery Bar Association
- ConTrA (the Contentious Trusts Associates & Junior Counsel network)
2026 - Chambers UK - Dispute Resolution - Up and Coming:
"James always makes himself available, has excellent judgement and a real knack for identifying what is important to the client."
"James is a fountain of knowledge and advice. His ability to explain the complexities in an understandable way is greatly appreciated."
"James is proactive, technically strong and easy to deal with."
"James is a highly skilled lawyer and his knowledge and experience make him a real asset to any case."
2026 - Legal 500 - Dispute Resolution - Next generation partners:
"James Turnbull is a delight to deal with. Pragmatic, reassuring, down-to-earth, combined with a mastery of the law and great strategic insight."
"James Turnbull - astute, able, clever and good on strategy Marc Seddon - excellent strategist."
2024 - Legal 500 - Dispute Resolution - Leading associates - "James Turnbull is an impressive and savvy lawyer, able to distil and simplify complex and difficult problems."
2022 - Legal 500 - Dispute Resolution - Rising Star - "Excellent strategist, sees the big picture, and impressive on the law."
2021 - Legal 500 - Dispute Resolution - Rising Star - "Switched on, all over the detail, very good instincts and a highly capable lawyer."
2020 - Legal 500 - Dispute Resolution - Rising Star
2020 - Citywealth Future Leaders Top 100
2019 - Legal 500 - Dispute Resolution - Rising Star - "Routinely praised by clients for his expertise in trust, fraud and commercial litigation"
2018 - Legal 500 - Dispute Resolution - Recommended Lawyer
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