Liverpool law firm Bermans appoints and experienced new partner to its property and construction team

Law firm Bermans has added to its property and construction team with the appointment of James Harris as a partner.

James, who is based in the firm’s Liverpool office, has more than 20 years’ experience as a commercial property specialist. He advises clients across the North West, North Wales, the Midlands, the London area and other parts of the UK.

His focus is on acting for landowners, developers, high-net worth individuals and owner-managed businesses on residential and commercial property developments. He also advises licensees of restaurants and pubs.

He is currently advising Manchester-based residential developer and development manager Zentra Group as it seeks to complete the acquisition from Urban Splash of a site in the city’s New Islington area.

James has joined Bermans from Manchester practice Pannone Corporate. Before joining Pannone Corporate, he worked at Knights and was managing partner at Jolliffe & Co.

At Bermans, he is a senior member of the property team. As client partner for his network, he will be working with the corporate, employment, private client and property finance teams. Further recruitment of commercial property specialists is under way.

“Much of my existing client base is in the Liverpool city region and Chester, so being at Bermans enables me to better service these businesses, as well as to continue operating in the Manchester property scene,” said James.

“We have a number of initiatives planned, including an event with Homes England next month, and I am encouraged that my client base will be well-served at Bermans.”

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Fergal O’Cleirigh, head of the property and construction team at Bermans, part of the MAPD Group, added: “James has a wealth of experience and is a great addition to the firm.

“He brings with him an impressive list of clients and contacts who will benefit not only the property team but the firm as a whole. We are also looking forward to introducing his client base to our existing network for the benefit of all.”

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