James Fawdon

Associate

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What can I do for you

James is a paralegal in the Projects and Construction team, specialising in real estate projects. He is starting a training contract with Mills & Reeve in September 2022.

Supporting your ambitions

James supports on complex property transactions, focusing on healthcare, student accommodation and government sectors. He carries out in-depth due diligence, provides legal but practical advice and drafts and negotiates project and construction documentation.

What else should you know?

James is interested in environmental, social and governance (ESG) and has written blog posts on topics such as hydrogen and electric vehicles, both in the context of the UK's net zero strategy.

Outside of work, James enjoys music and sport. He plays trombone and is a long-suffering supporter of Sunderland AFC.

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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.”