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James Hordern

Special Counsel

What can I do for you

James acts for a wide variety of clients on the complete range of property-related issues, covering both commercial and residential property. James has a particular interest in agricultural tenancies and leasehold enfranchisement and regularly advises on the more technical aspects of property law. He is the editor of the most recent edition of Farm Tenancies (2018).

Supporting your ambitions

James has acted on a number of high-profile cases, including Chetwynd v Tunmore, in which he represented the successful defendants to a nuisance claim involving water rights. He has also recently acted for a Cambridge College defending a town and village green application and a construction company in connection with a major noise nuisance claim.

What do others say

Legal 500 says that James exhibits "old-school rigour with a modern, commercial approach".

What our clients say about us

  • I think Mills & Reeve are a wonderful firm. The support they have provided to us in a really difficult area has been brilliant, collaborative and commercially minded. The team were absolutely wonderful and a joy to work with. Amazing advice and support and a real collaborative effort with us. I can't thank them enough for getting us through some really tough times and doing so with an amazing can-do attitude.
  • They are friendly, fast, always available and always on top of the game. I tend to judge my legal team against the other side's legal team and never doubt Mills & Reeve is the better of the two.
  • All interactions have been very clear. Responses to questions have always been very swift and unambiguous. Our company, and my family, have used various services in Mills & Reeve with the same level of satisfaction.
  • I value the fact that Mills & Reeve are recognised as a good place to work in the UK Best Companies survey. This aligns with the values of our business and means that Mills & Reeve can share what is required to achieve this status with our business.

As many clients will testify, too many lawyers deliver the required legal expertise but fail to deliver an outstanding client experience. Which is why we always listen to our clients and constantly ask ourselves what we can do to deliver the results you expect.

You expect a close and attentive working relationship, with a lawyer that is responsive and available when you need them. You also want clear, pragmatic and commercial advice tailored to your needs, and transparency and certainty on costs. We completely agree. That’s why every day, through our culture and approach we are committed to delivering the exceptional results and service our clients expect of us.

Related sectors and services

  • Litigation and arbitration
  • Real estate
  • Real estate disputes
  • Education
  • Higher education and research
  • Agricultural tenancies for farms and cottages
  • Telecoms
  • Building safety

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