James Fownes > Shakespeare Martineau LLP > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Shakespeare Martineau LLP
NO 1 COLMORE SQUARE
BIRMINGHAM
B4 6AA
England

Work Department

Real Estate Disputes

Position

Partner

Career

James works with clients and colleagues to find effective solutions to property disputes and problems.

James specialises in advising on and resolving all aspects of commercial landlord and tenant disputes, regularly involving dilapidations, forfeiture, the contentious aspects of lease renewals, service charge issues and the operation of break clauses.

James has a growing reputation in the Midlands and beyond for solving commercial property problems.

Clients and others have described James in the major legal directories as “a sound technician” and “a very bright, personable lawyer with a great commercial head.” He is also described as an “outstanding” lawyer noted for being “very bright and commercial.”

Lawyer Rankings

West Midlands > Real estate > Property litigation

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James FownesShakespeare Martineau LLP

Strengthened by the arrival of the new practice head Vanessa Joll in May 2023, Shakespeare Martineau LLP deploys a ‘creative approach’ in tackling complex development disputes, contested 1954 Act claims and break notice issues. Based out of Birmingham, Martin Edwards brings vast expertise in the education, telecoms and energy sectors to the team, whilst the ‘legally excellent’ James Fownes is an expert on the contentious aspects of lease renewals and break clauses. Justine Ball acts on behalf of developers and corporate landlords, and Pia Eames is also noted as a key contact.