James is a dedicated and professional 12 years PQE Commercial Property and Development Solicitor with experience of residential and commercial property and public and private sector property development work. Substantial experience of building and developing sustainable working relationships with clients with many years’ experience of and a commitment to customer and client care. James has a keen interest in new business development and marketing. He previously worked in partnership with numerous London Local Authorities including Westminster, Barnet, Islington, Newham, and Harrow. Formerly an elected local government Councillor and member of the executive team with responsibility for housing services and personnel.

James can provide advice on all aspects of Commercial Property and Development work, in plain English and in a manner that clients can understand and therefore appreciate. His work includes advising on:

·        Leasehold and freehold sales and purchases;

·        Lending and other bank finance arrangements and agreements;

·        Lease renewals and surrenders;

·        Landlord and Tenant work;

·        Advice on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and serving of Notices;

·        Development deals including Options, Conditional Contracts and Overage;

·        Primary Care sector deals;

·        Dilapidations;

·        Advice on the GP Premises Costs Directions 2024.