James Barker has been in practice at Enterprise Chambers since 1988.  He specialises in commercial chancery including, in particular, real property litigation; landlord & tenant; enforcement of securities; shareholder and partnership disputes; corporate and personal insolvency; business sale agreements and commercial contract disputes generally.

The Directories  

Both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 recommend James as a leading junior in the areas of chancery, commercial dispute litigation, commercial litigation, real estate and property litigation.

Clients like his "clear and easily understood advice."  (Chambers & Partners 2010)

The group's silks are supported by an able band of juniors, including James Barker.  His chancery practice is principally geared towards cases with a share sale and business sale agreement aspect. (Chambers & Partners 2010)

James Barker is "liked by clients as he is tough, straight-talking and a great advocate"  (Legal 500, 2009)

Sources like the fact that "he doesn't mess about" and "really thinks through the issues, articulating them in a direct fashion."  (Chambers & Partners 2009)

Clients find James Barker "committed to our cause, strong on his feet and technically brilliant."  (Chambers & Partners 2009)

James Barker "gives straight answers" and "responds well before time." (Chambers & Partners 2009)

...and James Barker "always fights your corner".  (Legal 500, 2008)

a "powerful advocate" (Chambers & Partners 2008)

The "versatile" James Barker is "great at turning his hand to property cases."  (Chambers & Partners 2008)

"Thorough and tenacious" James Barker is also one to watch.  (Legal 500, 2007)

 "Smart and quick on his feet"  (Chambers & Partners 2007)

James Barker is "happy to deal with complex problems" and is noted for his "fantastic modern approach - he doesn't waste time on pink ribbons, but gets right on board with tactics and strategy" (Chambers & Partners 2007)

Sources commend James Barker’s "robust and forthright advocacy and advice”, "accomplished performances in court" and "technical excellence in the interpretation of documents”
(Chambers and Partners)

Areas of Emphasis

• Real property
• Landlord & tenant
• General chancery
• Commercial
• Insolvency
• Company and partnerships
• Alternative dispute resolution

Career & Associations

• LLB, University of Birmingham
• Called to the Bar in 1984
• Member of the Chancery Bar Association
• Member of the Property Bar Association

Relevant Experience

• Regular speaker at conferences, seminars and courses arranged by professional conference organisers, professional associations and in-house
• Contributor to the Sweet and Maxwell Landlord & Tenant Factbook (updated biannually)