Home office: Manchester
Pronouns: He/Him
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
Employment
Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the modern workplace, its integration into employment practices, raises complex legal questions. AI is infiltrating the workplace from recruitment to performance management and beyond. To understand the evolving legal landscape regarding this rapidly growing phenomenon is therefore essential for employers, to ensure compliance, fairness, and the ethical use of AI systems.
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Commercial property
Clarke Willmott advises social housing provider on latest phase of Worcester scheme
National law firm Clarke Willmott has advised social housing provider Stonewater on its purchase of a development site that will deliver 127 new affordable homes in Worcester.
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Family law
Clock ticking on cohabitation reform, says Clarke Willmott
“The clock is ticking” on Government plans to reform the legal treatment of cohabiting couples, according to leading family lawyer Caroline Young.
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Commercial property
New partner strengthens Clarke Willmott’s Birmingham commercial property team
Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has appointed Alexandria Kittlety as a partner in its Birmingham office, bolstering the firm’s commercial property team.
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