James Dowson

Partner, Commercial Property

James Dowson, partner and commercial property specialist in Cambridge

How can I help you?

I trained at a firm in London and qualified as a solicitor in 1994. I joined Tees in 2003 and have spent a large part of my career to date working in and around Cambridge and Bishop’s Stortford. I have a wide breadth of experience in commercial property transactions, acting for corporate clients and individuals.

My workload includes acting for developers of residential and mixed-use schemes, taking transactions from first principles through acquisition, build-out, and disposal. I also deal with planning and infrastructure documentation for such schemes and all aspects of disposals.

I am involved in a number of transactions for agricultural and other land-owning clients, including the purchase and sale of farms and farmland, renewable schemes, and strategic option agreements.

I have extensive experience in landlord-tenant and general commercial property transactions, including corporate support and refinancing.

Delivering what you really need

I can draw on my colleagues' support in the wider Commercial Property Team and other disciplines to ensure you get the help and advice your matter deserves. I often work closely with colleagues in various other departments, including the Commercial, Employment, Residential Property and Wills Trust Tax and Probate teams, to ensure you seamlessly receive all the help you need in a coordinated way.

I am always happy to discuss any plans or projects on the telephone or in person. I always aim to deliver a service with a commercial, common-sense approach and in a friendly and efficient way.

What else should you know? 

I have a Diploma in Commercial Property practice and have written articles on various property-related matters for publication.

I have also worked for local authorities and am currently a Trustee Board Member of the East Herts Citizens Advice Service, which gives me insight into the needs of the public and charitable sectors.


Tees are here to help

We have many specialist lawyers who are based in:

CambridgeshireCambridge
EssexBrentwoodChelmsford, and Saffron Walden
HertfordshireBishop's Stortford and Royston

But we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.



Testimonials

Legal 500 UK 2025 - Commercial Property

East Anglia

James Dowson is efficient and has a practical professional way to help move transactions on efficiently. Always quick to respond.

Legal 500 UK 2025 - Agriculture & Estates

East Anglia

James Dowson is a very experienced and competent solicitor. Pragmatic and commercially minded, which ensures transactions are balanced and successful.

Legal 500 UK 2025 - Agriculture & Estates

East Anglia

James Dowson has been fantastic to deal with. He provides clear, practical legal advice. Highly recommended.

Legal 500 UK 2024

East Anglia

James Dowson cares passionately about getting the right result for clients and understands how private clients think and function. He also takes an inter-generational view with their clients, which is very important.

Legal 500 UK 2023

'Well established team led by the very approachable James Dowson. They have a number of lawyers at varying fee levels to meet the client/job requirements. Seamless working between offices'
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