James Clarke has been promoted to the position of Real Estate Partner at leading North West law firm, SAS Daniels LLP.
With expertise in acting for strategic land promoters, James returned to SAS Daniels’ Stockport office in 2012 after training with the firm in 2005 and going on to spend five years gaining in-house experience at a Cheshire-based developer and land promoter.
Part of the 34-strong Real Estate team, James (pictured left) will continue to support the growth of this area of the firm’s service offering, advising on all non-contentious commercial real estate and construction matters, from acquisition to disposal, and specialising in strategic land promotion and residential development.
James’s sector experience ensures he is well placed to thoroughly understand the issues facing developers and investors on a day-to-day basis, enabling him to act as a trusted advisor to clients.
Commenting on James’s promotion, Tom Cressey, Partner and Joint Head of the Real Estate team at SAS Daniels LLP, said:
“I’m delighted for Jamie. It’s a validation of the hard work he’s put in over recent years, together with the very solid client relationships he’s built.
“The Real Estate team has seen significant growth in the last year, contributing to the firm’s record annual fee income of over £7 million. As a valued asset to our team, Jamie will be key to us realising our potential.”