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Provided by James Liffen
James Liffen is a Partner and Head of Mishcon de Reya’s Residential Property team, specialising in high-value residential conveyancing. He works primarily with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on prime Central London properties, country houses, and large landed estates.
James has extensive experience handling complex deals such as portfolio purchases, auction sales, planning and tenancy issues, as well as structuring joint ventures and managing high-value loans and refinancing for residential properties.
Known for his practical and thorough approach, James is equally comfortable managing both intricate transactions and straightforward sales and purchases. He frequently works alongside Mishcon de Reya’s Private Client teams—including Tax, Family, and Corporate—to provide clients with seamless, tailored advice.
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
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Sale of a £95,000,000 private residence;
Acquisition and structuring of a 55 unit residential development;
Sale of a newly redeveloped £22,500,000 freehold property in Mayfair sold via a corporate wrapper; and
Purchase of a 22 unit portfolio of student accommodation and advice on the associated House in Multiple Occupation issues.
Provided by Chambers
James Liffen is adept at acting on high-value property transactions, focusing on national ultra high net worth clients in super prime London properties with some complex issues like tax planning, construction issues and leasehold reform.
Provided by Chambers
James Liffen is an exceptional lawyer with the ability to be nimble in his thinking in pressurised situations. His calm and measured approach is a reassuring addition to any high-value property deal.
James is excellent and there is never an issue that he is not able to deal with.
James Liffen is an exceptional lawyer with the ability to be nimble in his thinking in pressurised situations. His calm and measured approach is a reassuring addition to any high-value property deal.
James is excellent and there is never an issue that he is not able to deal with.