James Gostling
Associate - CILEx
Residential Property
+44 (0) 20 7079 8395
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Areas of Practice
Track record
Acting for various landed estates within Prime Central London, advising on their acquisition and enfranchisement programmes.
Assisting both domestic and international Ultra High Net Worth Individuals with the acquisition, disposal and financing of properties in Prime Central London and beyond.
Managing and advising on a statutory Lease Extension project for a large Housing Association involving approximately 150 separate claims.
Memberships
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Education & Qualification
Qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in January 2020
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