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James Boyd

James Boyd

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Counsel, Dispute Resolution | Formula 1®

  • Education

    • The University of Birmingham

      2004 - 2007
      LLB Law 2:1 (Hons)

      Activities and Societies: Redbrick (student newspaper, Columnist), BURN FM, Guild Musical Theatre Group (GMTG), Carnival (RAG), Muay Thai Boxing Society

    • Clifton College

      1997 - 2004
      A-levels AAA

      Activities and Societies: Theatre (performing and directing), Music (saxophone, drums and singing), Public Speaking and Reading, Debating, CCF (Royal Navy), Rugby and Cricket

    • The University of Law

      2008 - 2009
      LPC Legal Practice Course, London Moorgate Distinction

  • Experience

    • K&L Gates

      Sept 2010 - Feb 2020

      Extensive experience as lead associate on a variety of matters involving litigation, arbitration and mediation. Recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2020 as a key lawyer and the senior associate to note in the K&L Gates London commercial disputes team. Reported cases include Stobart Group Ltd v Tinkler [2019] EWHC 258 (Comm). Handled a diverse range of disputes and gained a deeper understanding of the challenges commercial clients face. Broad experience within teams advising UK-based and international corporates and individuals on domestic and multi-jurisdictional litigation, international arbitration and mediation. Reported cases include:Central Bank of Ecuador and others v Conticorp SA and others [2015] UKPC 11; [2015] All ER (D) 270 (Mar)Jalal Bezee Mejel Al-Gaood & Partner and another company v Innospec Ltd and others [2014] EWHC 3147 (Comm); [2014] All ER (D) 230 (Oct) Antitrust & CompetitionCommercial DisputesClient secondment to TfL Legal (Transport for London) commercial disputes teamCorporate

      • Senior Associate, Complex Commercial Litigation and Disputes

        Sept 2016 - Feb 2020

      • Litigation Manager at Formula 1® (client secondment)

        Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

      • Associate, Commercial Disputes

        Sept 2012 - Aug 2016

      • Trainee Solicitor

        Sept 2010 - Aug 2012

    • Formula 1

      Feb 2020 - now

      • Chief Counsel, Dispute Resolution

        Mar 2024 - now

      • Lead Counsel, Dispute Resolution

        Apr 2021 - Mar 2024

      • Senior Counsel, Dispute Resolution

        Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

    • The Weir Link

      Mar 2024 - now
      Trustee and Director

      https://www.theweirlink.org.uk/

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Solicitor-Advocate

      Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Trustee and Director

      Issued by The Weir Link on Mar 2024
      The Weir LinkAssociated with James Boyd

    • Adviser at Citizens Advice at the Royal Courts of Justice

      Issued by RCJ Advice on Jan 2016
      RCJ AdviceAssociated with James Boyd

    • Adviser at Battersea Legal Advice Centre

      Issued by South West London Law Centres on Sept 2010
      South West London Law CentresAssociated with James Boyd

    • Literacy Tutor

      Issued by IntoUniversity on Sept 2011
      IntoUniversityAssociated with James Boyd

    • Games Maker

      Issued by London 2012 on May 2012
      London 2012Associated with James Boyd

    • English Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Instituto Maria Santisima de La Luz on May 2010
      Instituto Maria Santisima de La LuzAssociated with James Boyd