Bio
James is a Commercial Real Estate Partner.
James advises farmers, landowners and rural businesses on a broad range of property matters, providing practical and commercially-focused advice across the agricultural sector.
His work includes advising on agricultural tenancies, refinancing arrangements, and the sale and purchase of farms and landed estates. He also acts for landowners entering into promotion agreements, option agreements and other strategic land arrangements, helping clients maximise the value of their property interests while managing legal and commercial risks.
In addition to transactional work, James regularly supports individuals and families with long-term planning for the future. He advises on the property aspects of tax planning and succession planning, helping clients structure their affairs to meet both current and future objectives. His advice is tailored to the needs of farming businesses and landed estates, where property considerations are often central to wider family and business planning.
James’ work frequently involves complex ownership arrangements, including partnership and trust structures.
Examples of James’ work include:
- Advising on the strategic disposal of development land with bespoke overage arrangements.
- Acting for a corporate landowner on the sale of farmland with significant development potential.
- Advising on the sale of a substantial landed estate disposed of in three separate lots.
- Acting for a farming company in the sale of a farm to Forestry England.