James Fletcher

Year of Call: 2000

"He has a first-class analytical mind, and is able to assimilate and consider huge volumes of detailed material. He's a great advocate who shows diligence throughout and is great in terms of preparing skeleton arguments."

Chambers and Partners 2015 for POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

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"James is a great advocate, who is very thorough and provides clear advice."

Chambers & Partners, 2023

“Hugely competent, persuasive and immediately understands the issues.”

Chambers & Partners, 2024

"A go-to barrister at the Bar for asset forfeiture work, he is down to earth, user-friendly and very good at explaining things to clients." "He responds to tight deadlines and inspires confidence with his calm, unruffled manner. He is a considerable talent in POCA."

Chambers & Partners, 2022

"He is excellent. He is very thorough in his preparation, a great eye for detail and presents well in court."

The Legal 500, 2023

"He's a master tactician who is realistic and totally aware of the gaps in the law that might give him room to manoeuvre."

Chambers & Partners, 2025 - POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

James Fletcher discusses the case Price v CPS [2016] EWHC 455 (Admin)

James Fletcher11/10/2016

"James is so clever and so personable."

Chambers & Partners, 2025 - POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

"He gives highly persuasive, very pragmatic advice and doesn't shy away from a fight."

Chambers & Partners, 2025 - POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture