James Robbins

Partner

Insolvency & Restructuring

t: 01772 208503 m: 07775 515269 e: james.robbins@harrison-drury.com

James heads up Harrison Drury’s Insolvency and Restructuring team and he specialises in all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency. He is dual-qualified as a solicitor and insolvency practitioner, having successfully taken the Joint Insolvency Examination Board exams in 2014. He also gained Higher Rights of Audience in 2021 and is therefore able to conduct hearings in the higher courts.

James deals with a broad array of contentious and non-contentious insolvency-related issues on behalf of insolvency practitioners, directors, lenders and other parties affected by insolvency. In particular, he regularly advises insolvency practitioners and directors on the wide range of claims that arise in insolvency, such as for breaches of duty, transactions at an undervalue, preferences and wrongful and fraudulent trading.

He is also a member of the firm’s leisure and hospitality sector team and has an in-depth understating of how the sector operates. He has put this to use when advising a variety of businesses, from individual bars to large breweries and pub companies.

Outside of work you can find me…

Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with his young family, running with his dog, travelling and supporting Burnley FC.

Awards and Rankings

James Robbins is excellent!

James Robbins is an excellent operator. He takes time to understand the needs of the case, working parameters and desired outcomes. A response is then clearly tailored to these specific circumstances and he provides clear advice and commentary on the prospects of success.

James Robbins is one of the best insolvency lawyers in the north west. Always willing to assist.

James is approachable, knowledgeable and very competent.

James Robbins has a unique mix of specialisms in insolvency and dispute resolution. James is approachable, knowledgeable and very competent; he made himself available at short notice and helped us to reach an apt solution. I would not hesitate to recommend James.

James Robbins is a reliable lawyer.

Legal 500

James Robbins had a wealth of knowledge!

Legal 500

James Robbins’ wealth of knowledge is second-to-none. He always makes himself available to us and takes the time to explain matters in a way that helps the client to understand the progression and direction of the case.

James Robbins is extremely knowledgeable in all insolvency matters and we have always received an excellent level of service from him and his team.

Legal 500

James and his team are great.

Legal 500

James Robbins is highly knowledgeable. But also approachable. My team are very comfortable taking issues to him, for a practical and pragmatic view on both how the law works and what will be successful in the situation.

James always goes the extra mile.

Legal 500

James Robbins has been the contact point, often coming into his own vs opposing teams lead by Partners. He offers a brilliant service to clients with high quality advice on complex issues and very responsive and go the extra mile.

We have worked with James Robbins for more than a decade. James is extremely knowledgeable, makes himself available.

Legal 500

James and his team provide an excellent service at competitive rates.

James Robbins has a superb manner and is able to quickly identify issues in a case and tailor his responses accordingly.

Legal 500

He is equally adept at aggressively pursuing an action as he is providing support and appropriate bedside manner to individuals in difficult circumstances.

James Robbins provides well thought-through advice.

Legal 500

James Robbins and Peter Barlow are always happy to answer questions and explain processes.

Legal 500

James Robbins is a clear communicator and has a strategic approach which instils confidence throughout.

Chambers and Partners

Ranked by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500

Harrison Drury is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, two leading independent guides to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors.

These guides highlight the solicitors who are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.