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James Tithecott
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James Tithecott is a committed and imaginative commercial litigator. He takes a sophisticated approach to litigation, starting with a natural flair for complex legal analysis and strategic thinking. He is tenacious in delivering outcomes for his clients, treating each of their disputes like it was his own and always fighting their corner for the best outcome possible. He is also a pleasure to deal with and a reassuring presence in any client’s team – personable and unflappable in even the most challenging litigation environments.
Since joining the firm in March 2021 alongside James Pheasant, James has been the lead Associate in the Bristol Litigation Team. He has been vital in expanding the size and breadth of the cases that team handle, with a particular emphasis on complex and novel disputes in the Financial Services industry and in property disputes. The team has built a reputation for finding creative solutions to manage commercial risks, protect relationships, and achieve business goals. Find out more about how they work with client reviews in Legal 500.
James’ aptitude for legal analysis means he particularly excels in complex contractual and trust disputes. He brings his natural skills here into the rapidly evolving and complex area of Financial Services disputes, seeking out opportunities for his clients that other lawyers miss. James also has a natural affinity with property disputes where he marries his commercial pragmatism with 10 years of experience to obtain quick and cost effective outcomes.
If you need a brilliant minded lawyer who will fight relentlessly for you then James Tithecott is the solicitor for you.
James Advises
- General Counsel
- Financial Institutions
- Entrepreneurs
- C-Suite
- Property owners
In the following sectors: aerospace, banking (especially challenger banks), energy, fashion, finance, hospitality, leisure, property, tech, all sectors where risk management is key to success.
Experience Highlights
- Acting for a leading professional in a reputation management matter relating to a Sunday broadsheet newspaper’s front-page story.
- Represented a high net worth individual in a £4m negligence claim against a ‘big four’ accountancy firm.
- Represented a financial services institution in a high-profile claim in relation to allegations of widespread fraud.
- Acting in a mediated settlement relating to an ownership dispute in respect of an infrastructure company.
- Numerous high value and complex debt and commercial/residential possession claims.
- Numerous property disputes including those relating to forfeiture, secured lending, injunctions, nuisance, breach of covenant, landlord and tenant.
Career History
Previous Law Firms
- Stephenson Law, Solicitor
- GL Law, Solicitor
- TLT LLP, Solicitor
Education
- Liverpool John Moores University, LPC
- Liverpool John Moores University, GDL
- University of York – BA (hons)
Expertise
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James Tithecott is a committed and imaginative commercial litigator. He takes a sophisticated approach to litigation, starting with a natural flair for complex legal analysis and strategic thinking. He is tenacious in delivering outcomes for his clients, treating each of their disputes like it was his own and always fighting their corner for the best outcome possible. He is also a pleasure to deal with and a reassuring presence in any client’s team – personable and unflappable in even the most challenging litigation environments.
Since joining the firm in March 2021 alongside James Pheasant, James has been the lead Associate in the Bristol Litigation Team. He has been vital in expanding the size and breadth of the cases that team handle, with a particular emphasis on complex and novel disputes in the Financial Services industry and in property disputes. The team has built a reputation for finding creative solutions to manage commercial risks, protect relationships, and achieve business goals. Find out more about how they work with client reviews in Legal 500.
James’ aptitude for legal analysis means he particularly excels in complex contractual and trust disputes. He brings his natural skills here into the rapidly evolving and complex area of Financial Services disputes, seeking out opportunities for his clients that other lawyers miss. James also has a natural affinity with property disputes where he marries his commercial pragmatism with 10 years of experience to obtain quick and cost effective outcomes.
If you need a brilliant minded lawyer who will fight relentlessly for you then James Tithecott is the solicitor for you.
James Advises
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- General Counsel
- Financial Institutions
- Entrepreneurs
- C-Suite
- Property owners
In the following sectors: aerospace, banking (especially challenger banks), energy, fashion, finance, hospitality, leisure, property, tech, all sectors where risk management is key to success.
Experience Highlights
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- Acting for a leading professional in a reputation management matter relating to a Sunday broadsheet newspaper’s front-page story.
- Represented a high net worth individual in a £4m negligence claim against a ‘big four’ accountancy firm.
- Represented a financial services institution in a high-profile claim in relation to allegations of widespread fraud.
- Acting in a mediated settlement relating to an ownership dispute in respect of an infrastructure company.
- Numerous high value and complex debt and commercial/residential possession claims.
- Numerous property disputes including those relating to forfeiture, secured lending, injunctions, nuisance, breach of covenant, landlord and tenant.
Career History
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Previous Law Firms
- Stephenson Law, Solicitor
- GL Law, Solicitor
- TLT LLP, Solicitor
Education
- Liverpool John Moores University, LPC
- Liverpool John Moores University, GDL
- University of York – BA (hons)