Howard Sharp KC joins the Chambers of James Corbett KC.

We are delighted to announce that Howard Sharp KC has joined Chambers.

Howard Sharp KC (Jersey Law) has joined the practice as a door tenant with immediate effect.

The Chambers of James Corbett KC will be the only legal practice in the Island to have the benefit of two ‘Silks’, who are both practicing English barristers and Jersey Advocates.

Howard Sharp KC was Her Majesty’s Solicitor General for Jersey from 8th March 2010 until 1st July 2015, and was then a founder member of another set of Chambers in Jersey in 2015. He is also a member of 33 Chambers, London. Mr Sharp KC has appeared in the Privy Council as leading counsel and is one of the very few Jersey Advocates to have done so in that court.

Howard has a wide-ranging practice and acts in both commercial and public law cases. His expertise is broad and covers commercial litigation, Russian sanctions, civil fraud, asset recovery and judicial review.

James said: “I am delighted to welcome Howard Sharp KC to Chambers. Howard’s unique legal experience provides a further edge and depth to our commercial offering. It is exciting to see the growth of Chambers this year.”

James Corbett KC rejoins 2, New Street Chambers, Leicester.

James Corbett KC is proud to have re-joined 2, New Street Chambers, Leicester, as a Door Tenant.

The appointment, effective from June 2026, marks a circular journey for James, as he was first a pupil barrister at the set before being called to the Bar in 1975.

“I am delighted to have re-joined the 2, New Street Chambers family.”
James Corbett KC
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James Corbett KC joins Albert Wolff Chambers, Perth, WA.

James Corbett KC has joined Albert Wolff Chambers, Perth, Western Australia, as a Door Tenant.

Situated opposite the David Malcolm Justice Centre in the heart of Perth’s legal precinct, Albert Wolff Chambers was founded in 2003 by Tom Percy KC and Mark Trowell KC, two of Perth’s leading King’s Counsel practising in criminal law.

The Chambers are named Albert Wolff Chambers in honour of the late Sir Albert Asher Wolff KC, who retired from the Western Australia Supreme Court in 1969. He was Chief Justice of Western Australia between 1959 and 1969 and Lieutenant Governor of Western Australia from 1968 until 1974.

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Happy New Year to our clients, colleagues and friends.

We look forward to working with you in 2026.

If you require bespoke legal assistance in the following practice areas

Commercial law;
Company law (including shareholder disputes);
Corporate and personal insolvency;
Intellectual property, or
Contentious trusts
Please do contact James Corbett via JCKC@jamescorbettkc.com for a confidential discussion.