Year of call 1997
Instructing James
For further information or to instruct James please contact one of our following clerks:
“James delivers an excellent client service, always making himself available to assist.”
Chambers UK 2024
“James is an exceptional barrister who is extremely versatile – can turn his hand to any property dispute.”
Chambers UK 2024
“His depth of knowledge is impressive, and he is able to think outside of the box and doesn’t lose sight of the bigger picture.” “James is an absolute rock for clients – cool, calm and collected.” “James Fieldsend has the ability to deal with issues in a straightforward way and will map out the next steps in a very commercial way.” “A very good advocate.”
Chambers UK 2023
“He is an impressive advocate at trial.” “James has an excellent grasp of technical matters and arguments.” “His attention to detail is phenomenal and he can hold his own against QCs.”
Chambers UK 2022
‘Very knowledgeable and thorough whilst also being incredibly approachable. Working with him feels very much like a team effort and the attention to detail and precision they bring to each case is invaluable.’
Legal 500 2022
“Very approachable, has excellent knowledge and is easy to work with. James is an excellent senior junior. His client service is brilliant, he’s attentive and has a good eye for detail.”
Chambers UK 2021
“He plays the long game in complex litigation and ensures the case is set up to be water-tight from the outset.”
Legal 500 2021
“Adopts a thorough, belt and braces, gold-plated approach to litigation.”
Legal 500 2020 (Property Litigation)
“He masters every detail and is very good with clients.” “He is very impressive in front of judges.” “A fantastic advocate with very strong technical ability.”
Chambers UK 2020
James Fieldsend is a specialist property practitioner.
James is ranked as a leading junior for real estate / property litigation by both Chambers UK and Legal 500.
He has represented clients in a number of reported cases that are of significance in his field of specialism. These include cases in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).
As well as appearing in the courts, James provides advice to a wide range of clients including advising developers on how to structure both the physical aspects and legal ownership of developments so as to prevent the difficulties that are inherent in the ownership and management of mixed-use properties.
James’ expertise encompasses a wide range of areas with a particular emphasis on all aspects of commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes.
James has represented clients at all levels of the court and tribunal service, from the Supreme Court to the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and the Valuation Tribunal (rating appeals). He has represented clients in arbitration proceedings and in mediation. He has also represented clients under the pilot scheme for hearing court and F-tT proceedings together.
James is experienced in prosecuting and resisting claims for urgent interim relief, including injunctions to restrain unlawful activity, freezing orders, and orders for re-entry following forfeiture by peaceable re-entry.