JAMES'S ROLE

James is a Partner in the City Leasing and Development Team. He is an expert in the design and development of new schemes within Central London and focusses on The City, City Fringes, Midtown and Docklands. James plays an active role in winning and growing more leasing, development and investment business.  

RELEVANT EXPERTISE / SPECIALISM

• Pre-Leasing and Development
• City Leasing
• Occupier Services

EXPERIENCE

James started his career in London in 1996 with Weatherall Green & Smith (BNP Paribas).  In 2001, after five years with Weatherall’s, he moved to Insignia Richard Ellis which, in July 2003, merged with CB Hillier Parker to form CBRE.  James joined Allsop in 2005 and is an Equity Partner in the City Team.

KEY CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS

Republic - Trilogy /LaSalle - 600,000 sq ft 

Norton Folgate - British Land - 340,000 sq ft 

60 Aldgate - Rocket Properties - 250,000 sq ft 

The Gilbert - Brookfield - 150,000 sq ft 

Ibex House - Dukelease / Henderson Park - 100,000 sq ft 

The Folgate Building - Dartriver - 60,000 sq ft 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Member of Agents Society
• Tunbridge Wells Rugby Football Club

GETTING TO KNOW JAMES

Favourite Sport / Team: Harlequins/England RFC 

Favourite Film: Gladiator & Russell Crowe

Favourite Book: John Krakauer – Into thin air  

Favourite Food/ Meal: Spag Bol

Favourite Holiday Destination: Anywhere for kite surfing/ cycling - Cornwall St Lucia - The Alps 

One or two things you could not go a day without: Family, Bikes and kites