James Daniel

Overview

I'm a Partner in our Jersey Finance and Corporate practice, specialising in banking and finance matters. I have extensive experience advising both borrowers and lenders on a diverse range of cross border banking and finance transactions, with a particular focus on acquisition and leveraged financing, fund financing, real estate financing and Islamic financing.

I also advise on complex restructurings and corporate rescue (including debt for equity transactions), insolvency and structured finance transactions.

Professional qualifications

• Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey, 2014
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) at College of Law London
• Law Degree (LLB) from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE)

Memberships

• The Jersey Law Society

What the directories say

In Legal 500 UK 2025, James is named as a Recommended Lawyer in both Banking and Finance and Capital Markets.

James has been listed as a Rising Star in Banking and Finance by Legal 500 in the 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 guides. 

"James Daniel and Gareth Rigby are both excellent – very responsive, great advice and a solid understanding of their practices while also good value in terms of fees. Very available and responsive" – Legal 500 2023.

"Jon Woolrich and James Daniel lead an exceptional team whose knowledge is vast, friendly, professional and always available to help." Legal 500 2020.