Jamie De Souza

Jamie is an experienced commercial disputes solicitor, advising businesses, business owners and high net worth individuals on complex and high-value contentious matters across the UK and internationally. He specialises in corporate and commercial disputes, with particular expertise in shareholder and unfair prejudice claims, contractual disputes, warranty and transaction-related litigation, and fraud claims and investigations. He advises clients ranging from start-ups and owner-managed businesses to large corporates and PLCs, providing strategic and pragmatic guidance through some of their most significant commercial challenges. Clients value Jamie for his commercially focused and outcome-driven approach. He takes time to understand their objectives, delivering clear, practical advice tailored to their circumstances. Whether helping clients avoid disputes through early strategic intervention, negotiating commercial resolutions, or pursuing claims through litigation and trial, Jamie combines strong technical expertise with sound commercial judgement to achieve the best possible outcome. Jamie has a particular interest in advising businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, as well as family-owned and owner-managed businesses, where his understanding of commercial relationships and stakeholder dynamics enables him to provide practical and effective support. Alongside his legal practice, Jamie is a Director of the Midlands Fraud Forum, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness of fraud risks and promoting best practice in fraud prevention and investigation. He is also a regular speaker at industry conferences and legal events on fraud, risk management and dispute resolution.