Birketts’ property disputes team has expanded with the appointment of two senior lawyers: Stuart Wortley has joined the firm as a Partner, while James MacDonald-Pearce has joined as a Legal Director.
Joining Birketts from a top 10 global law firm and a previous chairman of the Property Litigation Association, Stuart brings wide-ranging expertise in property disputes. Stuart has significant trial experience, especially in disputes between joint venture partners and professional negligence claims, as well as trespass/nuisance cases. Over the last few years, he has built a market leading practice for obtaining civil injunctions to protect business premises and infrastructure projects against the risk of trespass by protest groups such as Just Stop Oil.
The team has also been joined by new Legal Director, James MacDonald-Pearce. Consistently ranked in the Legal 500, James advises on all aspects of commercial property disputes for developers, investment funds, institutional owners, corporate occupiers and retailers.
On the appointment of Stuart and James, Lynsey Ellard, Partner and lead of Birketts’ property disputes team in Cambridge, said: “I am thrilled to welcome both Stuart and James to our growing team in Cambridge. They both bring unique and extensive expertise which will be of great value to our clients, and I am looking forward to working with them to expand our practice further in Cambridge and beyond.”
Stuart Wortley said: “I am delighted to be joining Birketts’ property disputes team in Cambridge and London. Following recruitment in all offices, Birketts can genuinely claim to have one of the strongest teams in the country.”
James MacDonald-Pearce added: “I’m excited to join the team in Cambridge and I’m really looking forward to working with new colleagues and supporting our clients.”
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