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James Bird

Senior Associate

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About

James is a senior associate in the Real Estate team with broad real estate and renewables experience. He acts regularly for developers, investors and landowners with a particular focus on renewable energy projects.

He is very experienced in setting up new solar and battery portfolios, from drafting bankable documents to negotiating options, leases and easements and reporting on title, ensuring regular and consistent communication with developers and landowners, through to development, funding or disposal at shovel-ready stage.

James also has experience in conducting large-scale due diligence and reviewing CLLS Certificates of Title for portfolio acquisitions, disposals and financings in the renewable energy space.

Experience

  • UK-based renewable energy developer: Advising on the development of its portfolio of ground mounted solar and battery projects in the UK.
  • International renewable energy developer: Advising on the development of its portfolio of solar and battery projects in the UK.
  • Bluefield and GLIL: Providing advice in relation to the £220 million acquisition of a 247MW portfolio of 58 operational solar assets, including advising on property aspects of the SPA and the negotiation of certificates of title.

Credentials

  • Admitted as a solicitor: England & Wales (2018)

“I have worked with James on a number of property matters and found him to be responsive, clear and a good problem solver. We were both put to the test on a difficult development land sale where James showed his excellent problem-solving skills, keen eye for detail and ability to navigate choppy waters. Ultimately this resulted in steering us to a satisfying conclusion for our mutual client.”

Richard Boyle, Managing Director, Laburnum Real Estate

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