James Godden leads the property litigation offering at Clarke Mairs Law Limited, which collaborates closely with the firm’s insolvency group and advises on contentious landlord and tenant disputes, enfranchisement work, and property-related insolvency work. Godden is an experienced litigator with a broad practice spanning enfranchisement issues and claimant and defendant work for landlords and national surveyors. He works alongside Louise Ager, who takes point on insolvency instructions for landlords and block management companies. They are ably assisted by the ‘extremely knowledgeable’ Amir Hussain, recommended for dilapidation and rent arrears claims.
Testimonials
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'The team at Clarke Mairs are extremely diligent and hard working, particularly the litigation team, which in my opinion is the best in the north east. ’
‘ James Godden is fundamental to the team's success and appears to be a very good leader and mentor. He is highly knowledgeable and approachable/personable, which is a rare combination.'