James Webb

Call
2015

James Webb is a rising family barrister with notable experience in complex financial remedy cases. He regularly acts in high-value, jurisdiction-related disputes, and cases with premarital wealth issues. He also represents high net worth clients in Schedule 1 applications and enforcement orders. "James was excellent as an advocate in court. He has a softer style of advocacy, which is particularly effective against louder advocates. Judges are drawn to him." "James is always an extremely safe pair of hands. He is smart, practical and extremely client-focused. He handles all matters in a charming manner." "James Webb is a fantastic junior who has such a calming effect on clients."

Chambers 2024

Practice

James is a specialist in family finance.

He represents clients in - often complex - financial remedy matters, cohabitation disputes, and claims under Schedule 1.

James undertakes advisory and written work on topics such as jurisdiction, enforcement of financial orders, and formal pleadings in ToLATA claims.

As a published author on the topic, he is well-placed to act in cases involving issues of trusts law and nuptial settlements.

Before joining the Bar, James taught contract and tax law at University College London.

Financial Remedies

Schedule 1 claims

Cohabitation Disputes

Jurisdiction

Nuptial Settlements

 

Rayden & Jackson on Divorce and Family Matters (2021): Contributing Editor

“Dealing with offshore assets (including trusts) in financial remedies”  (online webinar) (2018) http://www.lexiswebinars.co.uk/legal/family-law/dealing-with-offshore-assets-including-trusts

“Variation of nuptial settlements in financial remedies: Part I: Identifying a nuptial settlement” [2017] Fam Law 978

“Variation of nuptial settlements in financial remedies: Part II: The process of variation” [2017] Fam Law 1107

https://store.lexisnexis.co.uk/products/family-law-journal-skuuksku00147281FLJ73543/details

“An ever-reducing core? Challenging the legal validity of offshore trusts” (2015) Trusts & Trustees (OUP) 21(5) 476 http://tandt.oxfordjournals.org/content/21/5/476

“Does a qualifying post-nuptial agreement preclude a ‘second bite of the cherry’ under the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984?”

http://www.familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comment/does-a-qualifying-post-nuptial-agreement-preclude-a-second-bite-of-the-cherry-under-the-matrimonial-and-family-proceedings-act-1984#.V-BESWVlnPB

  • Middle Temple (Major Scholar)
  • FLBA
  • Resolution

 

  • Bar Professional Training Course, Nottingham Law School (Middle Temple Scholar, Blackstone Entrance Exhibitor, St Mary’s Family Law prizewinner).
  • Master of Commercial Law LLM, University College London.
  • Law LLB (Hons.), University of Bristol.

 

"James Webb is a rising family barrister with notable experience in complex financial remedy cases. He regularly acts in high-value, jurisdiction-related disputes, and cases with premarital wealth issues. He also represents high net worth clients in Schedule 1 applications and enforcement orders". "James was excellent as an advocate in court. He has a softer style of advocacy, which is particularly effective against louder advocates. Judges are drawn to him."

"James is always an extremely safe pair of hands. He is smart, practical and extremely client-focused. He handles all matters in a charming manner."

"James Webb is a fantastic junior who has such a calming effect on clients." (Chambers 2024)

 

"James Webb is a rising family barrister with notable experience in complex financial remedy cases. He regularly acts in high-value, jurisdiction-related disputes, and cases with premarital wealth issues. He also represents high net worth clients in Schedule 1 applications and enforcement orders".

"Judges like James Webb. He has a calm approach with his advocacy which cuts through hostile court volatility. He's diligent, well prepared and someone whom clients feel safe with."

"He's very bright and very hard-working." (Chambers 2023)

 

“Up-and-coming family barrister with notable experience in complex financial remedy cases. He regularly acts in high-value, jurisdiction-related disputes, and cases with premarital wealth issues. He also represents high net worth clients in Schedule 1 applications and enforcement orders.”

"A smooth advocate who reads his tribunal well and always adapts appropriately. James thinks swiftly on his feet, has a sharp intellect and pays real attention to detail." "James is empathetic and clear in terms of his communication. He's available, quick to respond and happy to offer advice." (Chambers 2022).

Outside of work, James enjoys yoga, live music, and skiing (when he can).