James's expertise

 Real Estate & Development

I advise landlords and tenants on all sorts of property matters.  This includes advising corporate tenants on office and retail lettings, drawing-up detailed and effective heads of terms, negotiating documents, and handling all completion and post-completion issues. 

I also assist landlords with all sorts of property management issues, including licensing work, the granting of leases, and have advised on tenant insolvency.

Getting the project scope clear and accurate at the beginning of the deal is key to a smooth and efficient transaction: and I like to get involved at the Heads of Terms stage to help this happen.

 Planning & Environment

With the onset of the carbon trading regime, and an increasing tendency for local authorities to impose stringent “sustainable” requirements on developers, it is now impossible for investors and landlords to turn a blind eye to green lease provisions. I can assist with this process, and draw on experience across a variety of sectors. 

 Real Estate

I work in the real estate team, specialising in all aspects of commercial landlord and tenant, acquisitions and disposals, re-financing, and corporate-led transactions. My clients are quite varied, but many operate in the advertising/media and retail sectors. I also act for High Net Worth Individuals.

 Commercial Property

I advise landlords and tenants on all sorts of property matters.  This includes advising corporate tenants on office and retail lettings, drawing-up detailed and effective heads of terms, negotiating documents, and handling all completion and post-completion issues.

I also assist landlords with all sorts of property management issues, including licensing work, the granting of leases, and have advised on tenant insolvency.

Getting the project scope clear and accurate at the beginning of the deal is key to a smooth and efficient transaction: and I like to get involved at the Heads of Terms stage to help this happen.