James Hanham

James is a trusted litigator and adviser. He has appeared in a number of reported decisions which demonstrate the breadth of his property litigation expertise.

James's work in the Courts (Court of Appeal, Business and Property and County) and the Property Chamber Tribunals appearing both as a junior and sole Counsel has been in cases against leading silks in the field. His abilities as an advocate are regularly praised by clients and commented upon by judges.

His lay clients have ranged from developers (large and small), construction and engineering companies, public authorities, banks, private equity investors, landed estates, LLPs and of course individuals (both sole and in partnership). He accepts work on a public access basis.

A background in commercial and chancery work means that he has the capacity to deal with complex insolvency, corporate and shareholder-related issues in the context of a property dispute.

He is very experienced in arbitration work (particularly in the context of rent review and valuation disputes), expert determination and in the mediation process.

He was a Harmsworth Scholar of the Middle Temple and began practice in the Temple before moving to 9, Stone Buildings and thereafter Maitland Chambers in 2008. He joined Landmark in 2022.

MA (Oxon) LLB (London)