Commercial Property - James Cheshire
Commercial Property - James Cheshire

James Cheshire

Senior Associate Solicitor

Luton

james.cheshire@taylorwalton.co.uk

01582 390479

  • About me
  • Experience
  • Qualifications

I am a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Commercial Property Department, based in our Luton office. I deal with a wide array of commercial property transactions.

I act on many aspects of commercial property law, some of my work includes landlord and tenant matters, property acquisitions and disposals, corporate support work and development work.

I offer a broad range of experience to my clients and enjoy developing good working relationships with my clients. I always ensure I do my utmost to understand their commercial objectives.

I commenced my training contract at Taylor Walton in September 2017 and qualified into the Commercial Real Estate team in September 2019.

  • Acting for a property investment company – assisting with all types of landlord and tenant matters that arise across a broad property portfolio.
  • Acting for a number of property developers on all aspects of the development timeline, from purchase of the site, to the plot sales.
  • Assisting Taylor Walton’s Corporate Team and corporate clients with the real estate aspects of business acquisitions and disposals.
  • Acted on a freehold acquisition for a global corporate client for a purchase price in excess of £14,000,000. The property title presented a number of complexities and obstacles to overcome, but the client’s needs were satisfied and the relevant deadlines were met.
  • Acted on a multi-million pound property portfolio refinance of 37 properties.
  • Degree from the University of Leicester
  • Graduate Diploma in Law
  • Legal Practice Course from BPP University

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