James Hallas

James is a partner in the projects, development and construction team and co-chair of the firm’s ESG/sustainability sector group. He specialises in non-contentious work. As well as expertise across the full spectrum of construction and development, James has particular knowledge of the renewable energy, sustainability, housing and accommodation and care sectors. He works with clients to achieve commercial, real world outcomes and is experienced in negotiating both standard forms of contract including the JCT, FIDIC, NEC and RIBA suites of documents and bespoke agreements. James is also experienced in drafting and negotiating complex engineering contracts linked to infrastructure and energy generation. James has acted on large-scale, mixed commercial and residential, hotel, university and student accommodation schemes as well as hospital projects and care schemes. · Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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James is a partner in the projects, development and construction team at Penningtons Manches Cooper and co‑chairs the firm’s ESG/sustainability sector group. He specialises in non‑contentious construction and development work, trained at the firm and was promoted to partner in April 2024; he has particular experience in renewable energy, sustainability, housing and accommodation and care-sector projects and in negotiating standard form and bespoke engineering and infrastructure contracts.

Practice areas

Projects / DevelopmentConstructionReal EstateEnergyInfrastructureESG / Sustainability

Office

England

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP · James is a partner in the projects, development and construction team and co-chair of the firm’s ESG/sustainability sector group. He specialises in non-contentious work. As well as expertise across the full spectrum of construction and development, James has particular knowledge of the renewable energy, sustainability, housing and accommodation and care sectors. He works with clients to achieve commercial, real world outcomes and is experienced in negotiating both standard forms of contract including the JCT, FIDIC, NEC and RIBA suites of documents and bespoke agreements. James is also experienced in drafting and negotiating complex engineering contracts linked to infrastructure and energy generation. James has acted on large-scale, mixed commercial and residential, hotel, university and student accommodation schemes as well as hospital projects and care schemes.

England

Expertise

Renewable energyESG / SustainabilityHousing & accommodationCare homes / Healthcare schemesStudent & university accommodationLarge‑scale mixed‑use developments (commercial/residential/hotel)Infrastructure & engineering contracts for energy generationStandard form construction contracts (JCT, FIDIC, NEC, RIBA)

Education

BA (Hons), Newcastle University (English Literature & History), 2008 – 2(i)
LLB, University of Law (York GDL / Moorgate LPC), 2010
MSc, King’s College London (Construction Law and Dispute Resolution), 2018 – Commendation

Languages

English