"James is well-known in the insurance sector and markets; he is highly commercial and knows the market inside and out." - Chambers UK 2025
"James is a high-quality lawyer who is particularly good at commercial aspects and supporting board interactions as part of the transaction process." - Chambers UK 2024
"James Mee is an experienced insurance practitioner who specialises in non-contentious mandates. He comes recommended for his adept handling of a wide range of corporate transactions as well as advising on related regulatory issues." - Chambers UK 2023
Ranked – Chambers UK 2022
"James Mee receives regular mandates to serve as counsel to clients on complicated M&A deals. He represents corporates and private equity funds, and is known for his insurance industry specialism. James is an outstanding commercial lawyer on every level. He has the necessary balance of industry expertise and commercial approach." - Chambers UK 2022
"James Mee is an experienced insurance practitioner who specialises in non-contentious mandates. He is recommended for his adept handling of a wide range of corporate transactions as well as advising on related regulatory issues. James goes out of his way to assist and he is well connected. He is a great lawyer and just fantastic with clients." - Chambers UK 2022
Recommended. - The Legal 500 UK 2022
James Mee is recommended for his adept handling of a wide range of corporate transactions as well as advising on related regulatory issues. - Chambers UK 2021
"James is a good operator who is easy to work with, well organised and knows the market very well." - Chambers UK 2021
"He is a calm, responsive and knowledgeable lawyer." - Chambers UK 2021
Recommended. - The Legal 500 UK 2021
"James Mee also specialises in insurance work, with extensive knowledge of the industry in both advisory and transactional matters." - The Legal 500 UK 2021
Leading individual. - The Legal 500 UK 2021
"Real standout." - The Legal 500 UK 2020
Leading individual.- The Legal 500 UK 2020
"James Mee is a strong leader for the practice. He is extremely diligent but always able to step back and look at the bigger picture. He has fantastic insight into the re/insurance world." - The Legal 500 UK 2020
James Mee is described as "a good, strong, technical lawyer who really knows his stuff." His well-regarded practice covers an array of transactional insurance matters, including Lloyd's market and private equity transactions. - Chambers UK 2019
James Mee maintains an active transactional practice in the insurance and financial services fields. - Chambers UK 2019
He "understands us and is willing to help us along." - Chambers UK 2019
"Very capable and bright" practice head James Mee is "a pleasure to deal with." - The Legal 500 UK 2018
James Mee heads the firm's corporate insurance and financial services practice. He is experienced in handling an array of insurance transactions, often acting for Lloyd's market syndicates, as well as intermediaries and investment entities.
- Chambers UK 2018
[James is praised for his] "strong connections and extensive expertise in high-end, complex transactions." - Chambers UK 2018
Practice head James Mee has notable expertise in private equity transactions. - The Legal 500 UK 2017
Ranked as leader in the field. - Chambers UK 2017
Clients describe him as a "very commercial and very hard-working" practitioner. - Chambers UK 2017
He is easy to deal with, knows a lot of law and represents his clients well and fairly. - Chambers UK 2016
"good technical knowledge." - The Legal 500 UK 2016
"A "consummate corporate lawyer" who "goes the extra mile for you around the clock."" – Chambers UK 2015
"Clients say he is "a well-connected lawyer who is extremely client-focused, very bright and knowledgeable but not at all arrogant." – Chambers UK 2015
Recommended in Corporate and Commercial: M&A and Insurance: corporate and regulatory. – The Legal 500 UK 2014
"Clients compliment his expertise and responsiveness, with one remarking: "His strengths are an unwavering work ethic which sees him commit to delivering projects come what may. For such a high-profile partner at the firm, his client contact and relationship management are first rate."– Chambers UK 2014
