James Cooper

James commenced his legal career predominantly working as a real estate lawyer who has been advising since 2016 on small, medium and large-scale property-related matters.

Throughout his career as a solicitor, James has worked with industry leaders, retailers, property developers, large commercial trusts, retirement village owners, Government departments and a range of small to large corporate entities to deliver tailored advice and assist with the documentation and structuring of complex property deals and transactions.

James’ key areas of practice in the real estate sector include commercial leasing (acting for either landlord or tenant), property acquisitions and disposals, property development, a wide range of varied PEXA-based transactions and more recently, property-related disputes, ADR and, as a last resort, assisting with litigation.

He also developed over several years of practice a wealth of experience advising on commercial matters (predominantly transactional, but with an increasing exposure to commercial disputes), having assisted private entities, small-to-medium enterprises and start-ups on commercial transactions, delivering bespoke advice, negotiating a range of commercial contracts and providing general commercial and corporate advice for his clients.

Admissions & memberships

• Supreme Court of NSW

• High Court of Australia

• Law Society of NSW