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James Sutherland

James Sutherland

UK 2026

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Burges Salmon LLP
 Burges Salmon LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate Litigation

South West

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Burges Salmon LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Head of Burges Salmon’s Real Estate Disputes team

Main Areas of Practice:

All areas of landlord/tenant disputes, with a particular focus on lease break, vacant possession and terminal dilapidations.

Commercial Rent Review.

Property related insolvency disputes.

Career

Trainee – Bevan Brittan LLP: 2003 - 2008

Solicitor – Bevan Brittan LLP: 2005 – 2008

Associate/Senior Associate: Burges Salmon LLP: 2008 – 2015

Partner: Burges Salmon LLP: 2015 – present

Professional Memberships

Property Litigation Association

INSOL Europe

British Property Federation

Investment Property Forum

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Litigation - South West

Band 2
Individual Editorial
James Sutherland is head of the real estate litigation department at Burges Salmon. He offers clients guidance across a broad range of contentious property matters, including breach of covenant disputes and dilapidations claims.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • James has a very considered approach and is technically very good. He is collaborative and very commercial.

    Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • James has particular strength in dealing with clients and giving them the assurances they require.

    Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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London (Firms)

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South West

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