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James Batham

Partner · Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

EnglandReal Estate Litigation, Commercial Litigation

About

Partner who leads Eversheds Sutherland's Real Estate Litigation teams in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle, with experience in all contentious matters involving property. Acts for blue‑chip occupiers and developers and leads high‑value professional negligence claims relating to complex transactions; recent instructions include the landlord of Halliwells LLP's former premises and JD Sports Fashion Plc on the acquisition of former "Blacks" retail stores.

Practice areas

Real Estate LitigationCommercial LitigationProfessional Negligence

Office

Expertise

Blue‑chip occupiers (e.g. Booker)DevelopersLandlord representationRetail property transactions (e.g. JD Sports/Blacks)Professional negligence in real estate transactions