David Streatfeild-James QC Call Date: 1986, Silk: 2001 // DSJ@atkinchambers.com RECOMMENDATIONS 2018 2019 "Very measured and persuasive and he gets to know a case inside out, so is able to field the most difficult questions." "He has tremendous heritage in construction litigation." Construction, Chambers UK Bar 2019 (Star Individual) "A fabulous cross-examiner with a great strategic brain and an immense capacity for handling the detail in a case." Information Technology, Chambers UK Bar 2019 "Gets through immense quantities of material quickly and efficiently, and engages well with judges in tribunals and arbitrations." "He's really on top of the details; if there's a stone that needs turning, he's the man to do it." Energy, Chambers UK Bar 2019 "Very measured and persuasive, and he gets to know a case inside out, so is able to field the most difficult questions." Professional Negligence, Chambers UK Bar 2019 "He has an incredible legal mind and is excellent at cross-examination." "Very clever." International Arbitration, Chambers UK Bar 2019 "Very talented" "Charming to deal with" A source of "very good, to-the-point and constructive" advice International Arbitration, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019 One of the heavy guns to call when there is a complex, high-value construction dispute. Construction, Legal 500 2019 A fantastic trial lawyer with a frightening ability to retain and order information. Energy, Legal 500 2019 He is a very intelligent, strategic lawyer, able to deal with highly complex matters very quickly. IT and telecoms, Legal 500 2019 Produces compelling arguments always put with extraordinary persuasion and perfection. International Arbitration, Legal 500 2019 He can deal with highly complex matters very quickly, and is a bright, intelligent and strategic lawyer. Construction, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2019 He has a very easy manner and can also quickly understand a client s needs a helpful blend of skills for a QC. Energy, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2019 David Streatfeild-James QC 1
2017 2018 "He's absolutely superb: extremely sensible, calm, experienced and user-friendly. If it's a big and difficult case then he's on point." "Cuts straight to the chase and gives unbelievably good commercial advice. He's intellectual and academic but when the need arises for brutal commercial advice he will do that too." Construction, Chambers UK Bar 2018 (Star Individual) and Chambers Global 2018 "One of the best around, he's at the top of his game." "Immensely clever and modest with it." Energy, Chambers UK Bar 2018 and Chambers Global 2018 "At the top of his game at the moment. Quite extraordinarily good at advocacy, and has an ability to cut through issues and problems with his particular view." "His advocacy and insight can be breathtaking to witness at times." Information Technology, Chambers UK Bar 2018 "At the top his game." "Extremely sensible, calm and experienced with a user-friendly manner." International Arbitration, Chambers UK Bar 2018 "A fantastic advocate in front of a tribunal. He is assured and the tribunals trust him. There are few people in the world that work harder than him. Professional Negligence, Chambers UK Bar 2018 Very cerebral" "the thinking man's counsel." "Counsel of choice" "a pre-eminent silk to lay down the law" International Arbitration, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2018 He provides very thoughtful, technical and robust written advice, which proves critical in the pre-dispute stage. Construction, Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018 A popular choice for Korean construction companies. Energy, Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018 A highly sought-after silk and innovative thinker. Construction, Legal 500 2017 A truly innovative thinker. Energy, Legal 500 2017 Very experienced in complex and high-value cases. IT and Telecoms, Legal 500 2017 Well regarded for international arbitration and construction disputes. International Arbitration, Legal 500 2017 Exceptional. Professional Negligence, Legal 500 2017 He provides very thoughtful, technical and robust written advice, which proves critical in the pre-dispute stage. Construction, Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2017 2016 2017 "He has a very commercial, pragmatic approach and gets to the heart of issues very quickly." "He's brilliant. A top advocate who always offers very high-quality advice." Construction, Chambers UK Bar 2017 (Star Individual) David Streatfeild-James QC 2
"He's analytical to the Nth degree, and for a big, important case there is no one better." Energy, Chambers UK Bar 2017 "Has a very good big picture view of litigation and doesn't get lost in the details." "He's masterful." Information Technology, Chambers UK Bar 2017 "An incredible advocate. He is an absolute master of the 'magical mystery tour' in which he walks an expert witness through an extended series of seemingly innocuous questions that invariably end with a crippling admission." "Unquestionably a top choice for any bet-the-company construction disputes." International Arbitration, Chambers UK Bar 2017 "Astute, perceptive and imaginative, David picks things up incredibly quickly, and his advice is practical as well as technical." Professional Negligence, Chambers UK Bar 2017 "Very accomplished and suave operator" and a "sensational, truly remarkable advocate" International Arbitration, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2017 "He's a quick thinker and excellent on his feet: when he cross-examines in court, it's a joy to behold." "Gets to the heart of a matter quickly and always gives sound advice that you can rely on." Construction, Chambers Global 2017 He s a straightforward, practical, easy to deal with guy who is always responsive, always wants to help and is a pleasure to deal with." Energy, Chambers Global 2017 He works like a Trojan and has a knack for seeing things that no one else can. Construction, Legal 500 2016 A brilliant advocate with a brilliant mind. Energy, Legal 500 2016 Recommended for his experience in high-value cases. IT and Telecoms, Legal 500 2016 Highly recommended for construction, engineering and infrastructure arbitrations. International Arbitration, Legal 500 2016 Extremely able. Professional Negligence, Legal 500 2016 A popular choice across Asia. Construction, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2016 2015 2016 His intellectual power is unparalleled he s the first point of call for very strategic and technical work He s very good in negotiations and you can take him to mediations Construction, Chambers UK Bar 2016 (Star Individual) He is a genuine leader in the industry and a first port of call for large and complex disputes Energy, Chambers UK Bar 2016 David Streatfeild-James QC 3
He is a fabulous cross-examiner who has a great strategic brain and an immense capacity for detail He is very well prepared and his delivery is brilliant Information Technology, Chambers UK Bar 2016 A fantastic advocate offering penetrating analysis He is absolutely superb International Arbitration, Chambers UK Bar 2016 A stellar performer with a great capacity for work and detail He is not afraid to take on a fight and doesn t sit on the fence Professional Negligence, Chambers UK Bar 2016 One of the top specialist construction silks. Construction, Legal 500 2015 Stands out for his accurate analysis and strategic guidance; diligent and very client-friendly Energy, Legal 500 2015 A brilliant strategist and advocate IT and Telecoms, Legal 500 2015 An excellent arbitration barrister International Arbitration, Legal 500 2015 A brilliant advocate and very quick on technical detail Professional Negligence, Legal 500 2015 David Streatfeild-James QC is Outstanding. He is a master of technical issues and is in high demand. Construction, Who s Who Legal 2016 Brilliant Energy and Natural Resources, Who s Who Legal 2016 2014 2015 David is listed as a Star Individual for Construction. "Highly skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the complex technical aspects of construction cases." "Intellectually outstanding, he's a brilliant orator and very astute tactically." Construction, Chambers UK Bar 2015 "He is a super-whizzo intelligent guy, and one of the brainboxes you bring in for the more way-out cases." Energy, Chambers UK Bar 2015 "Absolutely outstanding. He is strategically first class in terms of the advice that he gives and his advocacy is absolutely amazing." "He has incredible mental agility and is superb at putting concepts and principles to the arbitrators and judge. He presents his case in a very attractive way and the arbitrators resonate with what he's saying." Information Technology, Chambers UK Bar 2015 "He is the most prepared barrister I have ever worked with and he makes it look so easy." "He is scarily intelligent and a real heavyweight." International Arbitration, Chambers UK Bar 2015 "He is a standout barrister who has great technical knowledge." Professional Negligence, Chambers UK Bar 2015 David Streatfeild-James QC 4
Leaves no stone unturned. Professional Negligence, Legal 500 2014 Incredibly bright, incisive, practical and pragmatic. Construction, Legal 500 2014 One of the best legal brains in the business. Energy, Legal 500 2014 The outstanding David Streatfeild-James QC appears once more and is known to many as the solution-finder. Clients are confident in his ability to handle complex cases. He has vast experience acting for employers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants both domestically and internationally. Who s Who Legal 2015 2013 2014 "He has provided us with very high-quality advice, which has been superbly presented and at the heart of the clients' success. He's brilliant." Energy and Natural Resources, Chambers UK Bar 2014 "He makes such a difference to your cases." "He's very assured, accomplished and extremely hard-working." International Arbitrations, Chambers UK Bar 2014 "He's bright, has good insight and is very personable." "He's a fabulous cross-examiner." Information Technology, Chambers UK Bar 2014 "He's able to digest a large amount of information quite quickly." "He stands out above the rest, and is bright as you like." Professional Negligence, Chambers UK Bar 2014 "Offers good insight, is very personable, gets on well with clients, and is very good on his feet." Construction, Chambers UK Bar 2014 David Streatfeild-James QC 5