Cripps

Construction

James Lee is a partner in the Construction team, advising clients on a broad range of non-contentious construction and engineering matters.

He acts for clients across the full construction supply chain, including property developers, institutional investors, public authorities, contractors, consultants and funders. James supports clients at every stage of a project, providing strategic advice on procurement, project structuring and contractual arrangements.

James has extensive experience advising on a wide variety of construction and engineering projects, including mixed-use regeneration schemes, infrastructure projects, residential developments, exhibition and cultural venues, industrial developments and retail-led schemes. He is particularly experienced in drafting and negotiating construction documentation and advising on procurement structures tailored to the needs of complex developments.

Known for his practical and solutions-focused approach, James works closely with clients to help deliver successful projects while managing legal and commercial risk throughout the development lifecycle.

Areas of expertise

• Building and engineering contracts

• Development agreements

• Professional appointments

• Funding documentation

• Bonds

• Guarantees

• Collateral warranties

• Building Safety Act 2022 matters

• Procurement strategy

• Construction project documentation

• Infrastructure and regeneration projects

• Residential and commercial development

Trained at Cripps LLP; qualified 2005; promoted to Managing Associate 2015; promoted to Partner 2017.

Society of Construction Law; Forum for the Built Environment

University of Warwick (Law degree: 1998 - 2001 (2:1)); College of Law (LPC: 2002 - 2003 (Distinction))