Family

Partner

James specialises in complex and high-value asset cases including those involving farms and pensions. He acts for business people, entrepreneurs, farming and landed clients, professionals, and their spouses or partners. James is also involved in pre- and post-nuptial agreements and in wealth planning.

James is a Resolution Accredited Specialist in family finance cases involving large/complex assets and cases involving pensions.

Known for his expert knowledge, sympathetic manner, tough negotiating and pragmatic approach, Chambers & Partners 2021 recognised his prowess as a trained collaborative family lawyer. Clients praise his “encyclopedic knowledge,” adding: “He fights the client’s corner.”

In the 2022 edition of the Legal 500 directory James is named as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ and his team are ranked in Tier 3. “James Myatt’s knowledge of family law is so in-depth his clients have a knowledge of their position from date one, with the support of his team he is able to offer practical advice and solutions to their case.”