Lawyers

James Hallas

James Hallas

Work Department

Projects, development and construction

Position

James is a partner in the projects, development and construction team and co-chair of the firm’s ESG/sustainability sector group. He specialises in non-contentious work.

As well as expertise across the full spectrum of construction and development, James has particular knowledge of the renewable energy, sustainability, housing and accommodation and care sectors.

He works with clients to achieve commercial, real world outcomes and is experienced in negotiating both standard forms of contract including the JCT, FIDIC, NEC and RIBA suites of documents and bespoke agreements. James is also experienced in drafting and negotiating complex engineering contracts linked to infrastructure and energy generation.

James has acted on large-scale, mixed commercial and residential, hotel, university and student accommodation schemes as well as hospital projects and care schemes.

Career

Trained at Penningtons Manches Cooper Promoted to Partner in April 2024.

Languages

English

Memberships

KCCLA

Education

2008 – BA (Hons) Undergraduate at Newcastle University (English Literature & History) – 2(i) 2010 - LLB at University of Law (York GDL / Moorgate LPC) 2018 - MSc at King’s College London (Construction Law and Dispute Resolution) – (Commendation)

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