James Collins

James Collins is an accomplished Solicitor Advocate and Partner at CANDEY since July 2017, specializing in complex and high-value commercial disputes with significant cross-border elements, particularly involving Russia and the CIS. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Associate in the International Dispute Resolution practice at Dechert LLP from October 2012 to July 2017, where Collins handled intricate commercial disputes primarily in Russia, CIS, and the Middle East. Additionally, Collins worked as an Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton from June 2008 to September 2012, focusing on litigation and international arbitration for high-profile clients, and began a legal career at Herbert Smith Freehills from March 2004 to May 2008, where training and development in high-value, cross-border commercial litigation took place. Collins obtained an LL.B. Hons Exempting from Northumbria University between 1998 and 2002.