James Gibbons

Awards and Achievements

Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn

Member Lincoln's Inn Bar Representation Committee and Chancery Bar Association.

Publications:
"Breaking chains of causation" New Law Journal 2002.

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Practice

James has a Commercial and Chancery practice which is predominantly litigation.

He is also widely instructed in all types of Employment disputes including wrongful and unfair dismissal claims, breach of duty by directors, reach of confidence and restraint of trade and related pre-emptive remedies.

He regularly advises employers, employees, directors, partners, vendors and purchasers of businesses and is often called upon to give sensitive advice in providing creative but practical solutions.

Notable recent cases

• Gold v Curtis [2005] WTLR 673 – (first reported case under Inheritance Act by adult child with no moral claim)
• Primavera v Allied Dunbar Assurance Plc [2002] EWCA Civ 1327, [2003] PNLR 12 (causation - whether Claimant’s loss should be offset against increased value of pension)
• Symphony v Hodgson [1994] QB 179 (criteria to be considered in deciding whether to exercise the discretion under section 51 Supreme Court Act 1981 to award costs against a non party),
• Faccenda Chicken v Fowler [1987] Ch 117 (definition of Confidential Information/ Trade Secrets in Employment Contracts.)
• Condon v Basi [1985] 1WLR 866 (duty of care to be exercised by opposing football players)

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