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James S W McMorrow

James S W McMorrow

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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Practice Areas

James advises the firm's public, housing and third sector clients in relation to corporate, commercial, regulatory and public procurement issues.

He regularly advises clients on complex, high value and high profile projects in the public sector and has a strong track record in helping to develop innovative funding and service delivery models across a range of sectors, including the affordable housing, charity, community renewable energy and sports sectors.

James possesses specialist knowledge in terms of charity law and charitable structures and has developed significant knowledge and experience in relation to social housing and public sector law in Scotland.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Social Housing - Scotland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
James McMorrow is highly experienced in handling regulatory matters, in addition to advising RSLs on constitutional partnerships.

Charities - Scotland

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
James McMorrow has in-depth experience of advising well-known charity clients. He offers extensive expertise in commercial, compliance and regulatory matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • We have sought advice on some complex, high-risk issues and he helped us find appropriate routes to resolve them.

    Social HousingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He has a wealth of experience and knowledge.

    Social HousingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James is a trusted adviser on procurement, having supported us on potential cases and our future approach to commissioning.

    CharitiesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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