James is a Chartered legal executive in our commercial property team
James qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2022, though he has been practising as a conveyancer since 2014 at regional firms in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. He joined Greene & Greene in 2023 as a lawyer in the Commercial Property team. Since joining the firm, James has supported the growth and development of the Agricultural & Rural Affairs team with his expertise in agricultural and equine property, leading on a variety of transactions and aiding the wider team.
WHAT CAN James DO FOR YOU?
James acts for a wide variety of individuals and small and medium sized businesses, advising on all aspects of commercial and rural property transactions, including acquisitions, sales, estate development, leases, overages, easements and covenants, as well as lending and re-financing. James also assists the Corporate and Private Client teams on property elements arising in those areas of practice.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOU KNOW?
James plays competitive badminton and has been the Chairman of his local team since 2022. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and Labrador and is currently undertaking some fairly serious renovations to the family home.
‘James was absolutely brilliant throughout. I genuinely believe that without his efforts, we may well have lost the buyer. He really went above and beyond, and I just wanted to acknowledge how fantastic he’s been throughout the process.’
Client testimonial, 2025‘James Southward very quickly produced a complex overage agreement which key to securing a sale before planning permission expired.’
Legal 500 (UK) 2025‘Thank you for all that you have assisted us with, and are continuing to assist with. Your knowledge, ability to get things done and communication (to name a few) are second to none, you are outstanding!’
Client testimonial, 2024‘We have been delighted with the excellent service that you have provided for us.’
Client testimonial, 2024
