Jamie Hanley

Jamie E. Hanley is the Partner-in-Charge of the London office of Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP and a member of the Firm’s Client Development and Case Evaluation Groups.  An accomplished litigator with more than 25 years of experience in the UK, Jamie has represented thousands of individual and institutional investors.  His practice focuses on international securities and shareholder rights litigation, as well as advancing corporate governance reforms.

Jamie has a particular interest in ESG issues, and throughout his career he has stood on the side of workers and individuals who have been harmed by corporate negligence and malfeasance.

Jamie is recognized as a “Leading Global Litigator” by Lawdragon.

Prior to joining Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP, Jamie served at the Management Board level at two leading UK law firms for 17 years and then as General Counsel at the GMB Trade Union, where he retains an interest.

Outside of work, Jamie is heavily engaged in civic and political issues.  He is an experienced chairman, having led boards across the legal, political, and educational sectors.  He is currently non-executive Chair of a major more than £60 million UK anchor institution.  Jamie has twice stood for election to the UK Parliament, and as a policy maker and campaigner, he has worked alongside two UK Prime Ministers and a U.S. President.  

Jamie is an active member of Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) and Pensions for Purpose.

Jamie graduated with Honours in Law from The University of Hull, subsequently graduating from The College of Law with Commendation.  Jamie is also a graduate of the Oxford University Executive Leadership Programme.  Jamie is a practicing solicitor and is qualified to practice in England and Wales.