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Position
James is a Partner and Head of Mishcon de Reya's Residential Property team specialising in residential conveyancing. He is experienced in dealing with complex deals involving shared ownership, auction sales, portfolio purchases, tenancy and planning issues. That said, his comprehensive background means that he is an expert in handling straightforward sale transactions and purchase and refinancing transactions. James also has a lot of experience working with lenders on joint venture schemes and completing high value loans on residential properties.
James' clients are predominantly high net worth individuals. For this reason he often deals with other Private client teams across the firm such Tax and Family, as well as Corporate.
James actively engages with the media and has featured on BBC Radio 2 as a result of his expertise. Highly regarded among his peers, Chambers UK notes James as "an integral piece of the jigsaw" in their High Net Worth Guide 2018. He was also recognised by Spear's as Top Six Property Lawyers as part of their Property Advisors Index 2019.
Career
Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Legal Director, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Managing Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Solicitor, Mishcon de Reya
Assistant Solicitor, Seddons
Assistant Solicitor, Jennings Son & Ash
Trainee Solicitor, Jennings Son & Ash
Education
College of Law, Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course York University, History BA (Hons)
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Testimonials
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- ‘A strong team of knowledgeable and experienced legal professionals. The team was efficient, with good communication between the Mishcon de Reya lawyers and my estate agent.' 'The initial discussion identified potential pitfalls and agreed upon strategies to deal with them, which built confidence. It was also reassuring to know a litigation team could be quickly engaged if needed.’ ‘Dee Aylward is effective at managing complex issues, negotiating, and agreeing upon pragmatic solutions. She was always accessible and turned matters around on a timely basis.’ ‘The team provided high-quality, professional advice throughout the process and were pleasant to work with. It was particularly helpful to draw directly on the partner’s expertise at vital moments. I would have no hesitation in working with this team in the future.' ‘Their ability to cover all aspects of complex conveyancing is a key strength. The thoroughness of the information and the way in which it is presented is of a very high standard.’ ‘Dee Aylward has a strong knowledge of the London market and its key players, and is very responsive.’ ‘We have used the team for a few transactions and they have always been attentive and efficient. They are well-integrated, which facilitates dealing with issues.’ 'Dee Alyward is totally outstanding. An amazing knowledge of the London market, key players and is very responsive.'