James works in our Property & Projects team, helping property owners, developers, shopping centre owners, asset managers, insolvency practitioners and private commercial clients on complex property transactions, leasing, enforcement and disputes. He advises on acquisitions and disposals, portfolio management, leasing, development projects, property enforcement, insolvency-related property matters and commercial disputes.
Clients value James for his commercial judgement, responsiveness and ability to deliver clear, practical advice in complex situations. He is regularly engaged on matters involving strategic risk, urgent enforcement action and high-value property assets, and is known for developing early strategy, identifying pressure points and maintaining a disciplined focus on achieving commercial outcomes.
While much of his practice is property-focused, James is regularly called upon to resolve commercial disputes arising from property ownership, business relationships and insolvency-related matters. He is a trusted advisor to shopping centre owners, landlords and asset managers, particularly where commercial objectives require decisive and strategic action.
Experience
Advises some of Australia’s most prominent shopping centre owners, landlords and asset managers on leasing portfolios, enforcement strategies and complex landlord and tenant disputes.
Acts on the acquisition, disposal and development of commercial property assets, including retail, industrial, office and mixed-use projects.
Advises landlords, insolvency practitioners and secured creditors on distressed assets, property-related insolvency issues and recovery strategies.
Leads complex enforcement and recovery matters, including lease disputes, winding up proceedings, bankruptcy proceedings and urgent applications for injunctive relief.
Advises on the acquisition and disposal of businesses and distressed assets across a range of industries and sectors.
Provides strategic advice to clients in the hospitality, gaming, tourism and pharmacy sectors on property, transactional and commercial matters.
Awards and recognition
Best Lawyers in Australia
Commercial Law | 2027
Memberships and community involvement
- Law Society of South Australia | Member
- WinSA | Member