James is a Rural Property solicitor in our Real Estate team based in Truro. He joined the firm in 2014 and has been part of our Real Estate team since 2019.

James previously spent three years in our Dispute Resolution team, and his experience includes dealing with matters concerning property disputes, contentious probate and other civil issues. James completed his Law with Business degree at the University of Plymouth then subsequently completed his Masters in Law, Business and Management at the University of Law – Bristol. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2019.

James acts in a range of property matters for individuals, developers and landed estates. His work includes the acquisition and disposal of agricultural, commercial and residential property including country houses and estates; dealing with land for development including the negotiation of overage agreements, options and other development agreements; Farm Business Tenancies and other leases of commercial and rural property including leases for renewable energy projects; and the preparation of Farming Partnership Agreements.

In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with his young family, scuba diving and standup paddle boarding.