About James
James has specialised in contentious and non-contentious construction law for over 20 years and has held leading roles with national and international law firms. Acknowledged as a specialist in construction matters, he leads the Real Estate and Construction teams, personally representing and overseeing a wide variety of developers, main contractors, specialist sub-contractors, consultants, and funders.
He advises on all types of construction and engineering contracts, development and funding agreements and agreements for lease, as well as handling adjudications and construction-related mediations, arbitrations, expert determination and TCC litigation. With a background in the construction environment, he approaches construction supply chain and counterparty dealings with a comprehensive industry perspective.
James and his team effectively manage all aspects of construction work, including advising on development projects from their inception through planning, funding and implementation, and the resolution of complex construction related disputes. The team exhibit a can-do, hands-on attitude in all their work, promoting a highly collaborative approach with peers, clients, and colleagues. Aligned with the industry’s standards, James adopts a straightforward, no-nonsense approach, coupled with meticulous attention to detail. He is a go-to person for legal and commercial issues for many local, national, and international clients within the sector.
James represents businesses such as Motel One, McGoff Group, FK Group, Rise Homes, Logik Developments and CERT Property.