Byron James (lawyer)
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| Born | 1983 |
| Education | King's College London (LLB); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC) |
| Occupation | Barrister, Advocate |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Employer | Expatriate Law |
| Known for | Counsel in Unger v Ul-Hasan; author of Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court Practice |
| Title | Partner |
Byron James (born 1983) is a British barrister specializing in international family law. He is a partner at Expatriate Law and is licensed to practice in both the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. His work has been covered by the Financial Times, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, and The National.[1][2]
Early life and education
James attended King's College London, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2005. He completed the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law in 2006 and was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2007.
Legal career
James focuses on matrimonial finance and international custody disputes. In the United Kingdom, he has practiced at 14 Gray's Inn Square and 29 Bedford Row, with a focus on claims under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984.
In the United Arab Emirates, he is an advocate in the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court (ADCFC), where he has handled proceedings under Law No. 14 of 2021. This includes divorce settlements and custody cases for the expatriate community.
Notable cases
- Unger v Ul-Hasan [2023] UKSC 22: James appeared as counsel in this Supreme Court case, which determined whether financial claims under the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 could continue after the death of a party.[3][4]
- In 2020, he was involved in a custody dispute involving the use of deepfake audio, a case reported by The Daily Telegraph regarding the use of doctored evidence in court.[5]
- He has acted in several cases within the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court, including a Dh100m divorce settlement in 2025 and a sole custody ruling in 2023.[6][7]
Publications
- Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court Practice (LexisNexis, 2025).[8]
- Contributor to the Family Law Journal.
- Legal commentary for regional news outlets including Khaleej Times regarding UAE defamation and privacy laws.[9]
References
- ↑ "The expatriates turning to Abu Dhabi's new family court". Financial Times. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ "IAFL Fellow Profile: Byron James". International Academy of Family Lawyers. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ "Unger & Ors v Ul-Hasan & Anor [2023] UKSC 22". BAILII. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ Ames, Jonathan (2023-02-16). "MPs must fix this flaw in the law on marital assets". The Times. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ Ward, Victoria (2020-01-31). "Deepfake audio used in custody battle". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ "American woman awarded Dh100m in Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court". The National. 2025-05-08. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ "Rare sole custody order in father's favour". The National. 2023-04-09. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ "Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court Practice". LexisNexis. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ "UAE lawyers warn of defamation risks". Khaleej Times. 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
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