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James Fownes

James Fownes

UK 2026

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Shakespeare Martineau
 Shakespeare Martineau

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate Litigation

Midlands

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Shakespeare Martineau

Practice Areas

Real Estate Disputes

Career

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

https://www.shma.co.uk/people/james-fownes/

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Litigation - Midlands

Band 3
Individual Editorial

James Fownes has expertise in a range of contentious property matters, including right to light, service charge disputes and vacant possession orders.

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Strengths

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  • James is a good litigator - very reasonable, very clued up and driving the practice forward.

    Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Shakespeare Martineau (54)

East Midlands

London (Firms)

Midlands

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