Home office: Manchester
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James is an experienced construction lawyer who drafts and advises on a range of construction contracts from inception to completion.
James has worked in the construction legal industry for over 15 years and has supported a range of clients with their construction contract requirements. His experience is very wide ranging having acted for clients in a variety of sectors, including in the education, entertainment, commercial, retail, engineering, house builder and healthcare sectors. He is also experienced in delivering construction contracts for Court of Protection clients for bespoke builds and refurbishment works and frequently acts for developers on multi million pound schemes and tenants requiring fit out contracts.
How James can help you
At the outset, James listens to each client’s project brief in detail so he can identify and advise on the correct contract procurement route. Principally, he is experienced in drafting and advising on a range of construction contracts, including letters of intent, building contracts (and ancillary documents), appointments, collateral warranties, novation agreements and letters of reliance.
James has a keen interest in professional indemnity insurance matters and frequently reviews and advises on professional team appointments and collateral warranties to highlight and avoid potential coverage issues.
Articles by James
Focus On
Look again at water neutrality to unblock development pipeline, urges Clarke Willmott
Water shortages could threaten new housing developments across the UK in the coming years unless urgent action is taken, according to leading lawyer Nicola Sutton.
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family law
Don’t remain in an unhappy marriage, discuss your options
A number of recent articles have highlighted that data shows money fears are keeping unhappy couples together for the sake of their…
Press release
Clarke Willlmott defends Slõ Drinks in patent infringement dispute
WIPO defines IP as “creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce”.
Corporate and commercial law
Law firms and third-party contractual arrangements: managing risk
Kelvin Balmont, Chairman at national law firm Clarke Willmott joins Amy Peacey, partner in the firm’s commercial team, to look at contractual arrangements and how legal professionals can manage risks.
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