James has been described in Chambers and Partners as an exceptionally talented junior with numeracy skills displayed in cases running into many millions of pounds; IT friendly, with strong client skills...whose analytical prowess makes him a popular choice. He has been considered as a rising star who is dependable and able to structure a case well. He is rated for his good grasp of complex ancillary relief work and is described as a superb advocate who is excellent with clients and intellectually able to prepare cases. He was "a key member of the winning team in the Charman appeal" who "impresses as thorough, careful and efficient".
James has recently returned from a sabbatical from chambers; during which he was working in Bangalore, India for the International Justice Mission for the rescue and release of bonded labourers. His return was heralded by the Legal 500: “The ‘brilliant’ James Ewins recently made a return to the Bar.”
Appointments and MembershipsJames
was appointed to the C Panel of Treasury Counsel in 2001 and he
represented the Queen's Proctor in several family cases.
Education James read
Jurisprudence at New College, Oxford. He was awarded the Astbury
Scholarship by The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple in 1995.
Personal Married, with four children; a keen sailor, skier and tennis player, with a couple of marathons under his belt; committed member of St Mark's Church, Battersea with a personal interest and involvement in modern anti-slavery campaigns.
