Jamie Randall

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Jamie Randall has a practice spanning a wide range of commercial and chancery work, with an emphasis on trust and probate disputes, commercial litigation and company and insolvency disputes. Jamie is regularly instructed both in matters before the English courts as well as in offshore jurisdictions.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Jamie worked for the strategy consultancy firm, Oliver Wyman, focusing on the financial services sector. During that time, he also completed the Chartered Financial Analyst exams and is therefore particularly well placed to assist on cases with the complex financial issues that regularly arise in high value commercial chancery disputes.

Areas of Expertise

Trusts & Probate

Contentious trust and probate work is a significant element of Jamie’s practice. Recent instructions have included advising on the validity of transactions made under a power of attorney, construction of pension documents, applications to remove executors under section 50 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985, claims based on proprietary estoppel and the variation of wills.

Recent Cases

Lorenz v Caruana – Jamie acts for the Claimant in a claim that a deceased left half of his residuary estate on secret trust. The Claimant was successful in the Court of Appeal in arguing that the claim should be allowed to continue: [2025] EWCA Civ 606. Led by Richard Wilson KC, instructed by Withers.
Berman v Berman – Jamie acted for the Claimant in relation to transfers into trusts made under a power of attorney allegedly to rectify prior breaches of trust. Instructed by Mishcon de Reya.
Y v Church Street Trustees Limited – Jamie acted for two of the beneficiaries in a contentious blessing application concerning the sale of an asset valued at USD 50 million – [2025] JRC033. Instructed by Dickinson Gleeson.
Representation of SG Kleinwort Hambros Trust Company (CI) Ltd – Jamie acted for one group of beneficiaries in a contentious restructuring of trusts in Jersey and Guernsey. Led by Penelope Reed KC, instructed by Mishcon de Reya and Collas Crill.
Re Estate of Marquess of Bath – Jamie acted for the Executors and Trustees of the Estate of the Marquess of Bath in relation to claims under the Inheritance Act. Led by Giles Richardson KC, instructed by Sinclair Gibson.
Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse Trust Limited – Jamie acted for the Claimants in a claim for over $1bn against a Singapore-based trustee. The claim relates to the losses caused by the fraudulent conduct of an employee of Credit Suisse AG. Jamie also previously acted for the Claimants in related proceedings in Bermuda. Instructed by Signature Litigation and Blake Morgan. See e.g. [2023] SCHC(I) 9, [2024] SGCA(I) 5.
Etroy v Speechly Bircham – Jamie acted for the Claimant in a professional negligence claim in respect of tax advice provided in relation to a trust. The claim included a trial of a preliminary issue concerning knowledge for the purposes of section 14A of the Limitation Act: [2023] EWHC 386 (Ch). Led by Richard Wilson KC, instructed by Withers.

Commercial Litigation

Jamie is often instructed in commercial cases, both on his own and as a part of larger teams.

Recent Cases

Blue Metric Group v Adesanya – Jamie acts for the Claimant in respect of claims concerning a substantial advance fee fraud, including obtaining proprietary and freezing injunctions against multiple defendants. Instructed by Kingsley Napley LLP.
Khan v Khan – Jamie acted for the Defendants in a claim for specific performance of an alleged investment agreement said to be worth tens of millions. Led by Ruth Den Besten KC, instructed by Fox & Partners Solicitors LLP.
Abduljawad v Galloway – Jamie acted for the Defendants in claims to set aside transactions worth over USD 100 million on the basis of mistake. Led by Elizabeth Jones KC, instructed by Charles Russell Speechlys LLP and Carey Olsen.
Covalis v BTG – Jamie acted for the Claimants in claims for unpaid performance fees and use of confidential information. Led by Hugh Norbury KC, instructed by Kris Sen Solicitors.
Berkeley Square Holdings v Lancer Property Asset Management Limited [2021] EWHC 849 (Ch) – Jamie acted for the Claimant in claims for dishonest assistance, conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duty. Led by Philip Marshall KC, instructed by Eversheds Sutherland.
Trafalgar v Hadley & Ors – Jamie acted for the Claimant in a substantial fraud claim against multiple defendants. Jamie appeared as sole counsel in successful applications for default judgment against two of the defendants and obtained an order vesting a property in the Claimant. Led by Justin Higgo KC, instructed by Kingsley Napley.

Company

Jamie regularly advises on claims in relation to directors’ duties and shareholder disputes. Recent instructions have included advising on unfair prejudice proceedings, derivative claims, warranty and accounting disputes in share purchase agreements, advice on valuation in unfair prejudice proceedings and claims for breach of restrictive covenants. Jamie has also appeared regularly in the Companies Court in respect of applications under the Companies Act 2006.

Recent Cases

Re Chantacre – Jamie acts for the defendant shareholder in a claim for unfair prejudice concerning a civil engineering group. Led by Matthew Morrison KC, instructed by Blake Morgan.
Re Waypoint – Jamie acted for the defendant shareholders in a claim for unfair prejudice concerning a provider of care homes. Led by Giles Maynard-Connor KC, instructed by Tyr Law.
Friend MTS v Friend – Jamie acted for the claimant companies in claims for breach of director’s duties and restrictive covenants. Led by Dan Oudkerk KC, instructed by Addleshaw Goddard.
Re Mallet – Jamie acted for the claimant in a derivative claim for breach of director’s duties and restrictive covenants. Led by Thomas Elias, instructed by Gunnercooke. See [2024] EWHC 966 (Ch).

Civil Fraud

Jamie’s cases often include an element of fraud. He has experience (both led and unled) of applying for and resisting proprietary and freezing orders, as well as other forms of relief which are essential in tracking down assets and enforcing judgments.

Recent Cases

BMG v Adesanya – Jamie acts for the Claimant in respect of claims concerning a substantial advance fee fraud, including obtaining proprietary and freezing injunctions against multiple defendants. Instructed by Kingsley Napley LLP.
Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse Trust Limited – Jamie acts for the Claimants in a claim for over $1bn against a Singapore-based trustee. The claim relates to the losses caused by the fraudulent conduct of an employee of Credit Suisse AG. Jamie also previously acted for the Claimants in related proceedings in Bermuda. Instructed by Signature Litigation and Blake Morgan.
Berkeley Square Holdings v Lancer Property Asset Management Limited [2021] EWHC 849 (Ch) – Jamie acted for the Claimant in claims for dishonest assistance, conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duty. Led by Philip Marshall KC, instructed by Eversheds Sutherland.
Trafalgar v Hadley & Ors – Jamie acts for the Claimant in a substantial fraud claim against multiple defendants. Jamie appeared as sole counsel in successful applications for default judgment against two of the defendants and obtained an order vesting a property in the Claimant. Led by Justin Higgo KC, instructed by Kingsley Napley.

Insolvency & Restructuring

Jamie regularly advises on matters arising out of insolvency proceedings. Recent instructions have included advice on the avoidance provisions contained in sections 238, 239 and 423 of the Insolvency Act and proprietary claims in the context of insolvency. Jamie has also appeared regularly in the Insolvency Court, including in relation to bankruptcy and winding up petitions, applications for charging orders, and applications to bring proceedings against an insolvent company.

Arbitrators

Jamie has acted in a number of arbitration proceedings, as well as proceedings in the High Court and Court of Appeal under the Arbitration Act 1996.

Recent Cases

Gluck v Endzweig – Jamie acts for the Defendants in claims to enforce an arbitral award under section 66 of the Arbitration Act and to set aside an award under section 68 of the Arbitration Act. Instructed by Asserson Law Offices.
Reliance v ASRR (ICC Case no. 24744/AYZ) – Jamie acted as counsel for the Defendant, instructed by Al Ruwayeh & Partners, in ICC arbitration proceedings relating to consultancy agreements in the oil and gas sector. The claim was for over $6 million dollars and Jamie appeared as sole counsel in the final hearing.

Testimonials

“Jamie Randall's ability to bring together a lot of information and distill it into some pithy advice is really good. ”

Chambers & Partners 2026

“Jamie is exceptionally bright and has a background in financial services, which is great for cases with complex equity aspects.”

Chambers & Partners 2026

“James Randall is a really good junior. He has a great financial background so he gets the numbers really well. He will give you practical, sensible advice.”

Chambers & Partners 2026

“Jamie is a talented operator with a great intellect. He has good emotional intelligence and is calm under pressure.”

Chambers & Partners 2025