James’s expertise and experience is as deep as it is broad meaning that his approach to a property dispute is three dimensional and is directed to being both practical and commercial.

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.

• MA (Oxon)

• LLB (London)

Memberships

• Chancery Bar Association

• Property Bar Association