James is a Consultant of the firm based in our Welwyn Garden City Office.  Since qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 1982, James has dealt with a wide range of properties throughout the country.

After working within the Estates Departments of two national occupier companies, James moved to Private Practice based in the West End for Grimley JR Eve, now Avison Young.  James joined the firm in 1996 after sailing round the world and became a Principal in 2005.

These days, he specialises in the disposal and acquisition of Office & Industrial space and retail properties for owners and occupiers. James acts for a number of private property investors and oversees the firm’s instructions from Howden Insurance. In particular, he acts for Chilli Pilates where he has been involved in the expansion of the business from one studio to over 10 studios and who are looking for more premises.

Outside business, James is a keen sailor and enjoys playing bridge, Fives and golf.