Nick is a Partner and head of the firm’s Commercial Department with a substantial number of years’ experience. Nick specialises in company commercial work, predominantly in representing owner-managed businesses. His wealth of experience has been noted in both Chambers and the Legal 500, independently researched guides to the UK legal profession, where he is named as a Leading Individual in his field of work.

"Nick James enjoys an extremely visible regional profile for his representation of owner-managed businesses." - Chambers Guide 2009

“Nick James is considered 'a lawyer who really knows what he’s doing'. His forte is owner-managed businesses...” – Chambers Guide 2008

“Nick James is the catalyst for the firm's success. He predominantly represents owner-managed businesses in corporate transactions and has a wealth of industry experience behind him.” – Chambers Guide 2007

“Nick James is the 'driving force' behind this firm’s success in the corporate arena. Sources particularly value his approachability and commitment to clients.’’ – Chambers Guide 2006

CLIENT FEEDBACK:

"Very logical and commercial advice given - with solutions that got results."
"Fast response and significant commitment to represent our interests, in very complicated deal structures."
- Tom Wilkinson, International Innovative Technologies.

"We always receive reliable and prompt advice from Nick. He is also very pleasant to deal with."
- Russ Campbell, International Maritime Group.

"Nick provides quality advice."
- Lawrence Brown, Royston.