James Bryden

James is a senior counsel in the Disputes & Investigations group. He advises on a broad range of commercial and corporate disputes and regulatory investigations. James has a particular specialism in matters involving the accountancy profession, and regularly advises firms in relation to high profile civil claims and investigations. He has distinct expertise from working on secondment at a large accountancy firm, and delivers advice that reflects his extensive knowledge of his clients' industry, operations and priorities.

James has been recognised by Legal 500 as a "Rising Star" for Professional Negligence.

James is dual qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and Scotland.

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Career

Since 2022	Senior counsel, Taylor Wessing
2015 - 2022	Senior associate, Taylor Wessing
2014 - 2015	Associate, Taylor Wessing

2013 - 2014	Senior solicitor, Tods Murray
2010 - 2013	Solicitor, Tods Murray
2008 - 2010	Trainee solicitor, Tods Murray

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Education

2013	Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales
2012	Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme
2009	Admitted as a lawyer, Scotland

2008	Graduate Diploma, Glasgow Graduate School of Law
2007	First Class LLB, University of Strathclyde

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Memberships & Associations

Notary Public

Additional languages

English

Expertise

Experience

FCR investigation into Carillion PLC.	We act for the former CFO of Carillion plc in relation to an investigation by the Enforcement Division of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) into the affairs of Carillion plc.
First law firm appointment of an independent review process for a major retail bank	Advising Professor Griggs, the Independent Reviewer appointed by Lloyds in relation to the HBOS Redress Programme. This is a substantial investigation into over 50 former HBoS corporate customers, analysis of their claims for compensation and independent assessment of the bank's redress proposals. We are the first firm to handle an independent review process for a major retail bank on this scale. Our mandate continues, with us now advising Professor Griggs on the Quality Assurance Review by Sir Ross Cranston of the HBOS Reading Compensation Scheme itself.
Defence of a claim for GBP1.6 billion	PwC in defending a claim for GBP1.6 billion arising out of the collapse of the sub-prime lender, Cattles plc and its trading subsidiary, Welcome Financial Services Ltd, following the discovery of a shortfall in its bad debt provision.

Awards

Legal 500 UK 2022	Rising Star - Professional Negligence
Legal 500 UK 2022	Rising Star – Insurance: Professional Negligence
Legal 500 UK 2020	Rising star - Insurance: Professional negligence
Legal 500 UK 2019	Next generation - Insurance: Professional negligence
Legal 500 UK 2017	Next generation - Insurance - Professional Negligence