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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
Civil dispute resolution
When informal dealings become binding: Contract law lessons from 2025
our commercial litigation and private client team discuss cases from 2025 that highlight a more modern, commercial approach to the way terms are agreed.
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Agriculture
A necessary correction to protect the future of British Farming
The Government’s decision to increase the inheritance tax (IHT) relief threshold for farmers from £1 million to £2.5 million marks a…
Corporate social responsibility
Clarke Willmott celebrates a year of impact through firm-wide and regional charity initiatives
National law firm Clarke Willmott is celebrating another year of charitable giving, volunteering and social mobility work, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting communities across the UK through both firm wide initiatives and regionally led activity.
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Sport
“There’s No Need to be Afraid”: Key Developments through the Football Governance Act 2025 and Implications for Clubs
Readers will be aware that the Football Governance Act 2025, which received Royal Assent in July, marks a significant shift in the regulation of English football. At its core, the Act establishes the Independent Football Regulator (“IFR”), a new statutory body tasked with promoting the financial sustainability of clubs, safeguarding the heritage of the game, and ensuring good governance across the sport.
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