James Lamont

Partner, Head of Commercial & Corporate

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James has specialised in corporate and company commercial law for twenty five years, advising on new business ventures, legal structures, sales & acquisitions, mergers, buy-outs, corporate investments and a wide range of commercial contracts. He represents a wide variety of clients across various sectors including in media & advertising, branding & web design, engineering & manufacturing, transport and logistics, technology & software solutions, professional services, property investment and sports & entertainment. He is known for his commitment to his clients, sound business sense and calm legal authority. Recent transactions include: sale of a number of technology and IT businesses : acquisition of a transport and logistics business (aviation) : acquisition of an event management company : acquisition of a business solutions provider and subsequent joint venture with a leading international management consultancy firm : investment into energy technology business : restructuring of property investment portfolio and sale of technology, media and communications group.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 194925

  • Based in Guildford, Surrey
  • Licensed for 26 years

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James has specialised in corporate and company commercial law for twenty five years, advising on new business ventures, legal structures, sales & acquisitions, mergers, buy-outs, corporate investments and a wide range of commercial contracts. He represents a wide variety of clients across various sectors including in media & advertising, branding & web design, engineering & manufacturing, transport and logistics, technology & software solutions, professional services, property investment and sports & entertainment. He is known for his commitment to his clients, sound business sense and calm legal authority. Recent transactions include: sale of a number of technology and IT businesses : acquisition of a transport and logistics business (aviation) : acquisition of an event management company : acquisition of a business solutions provider and subsequent joint venture with a leading international management consultancy firm : investment into energy technology business : restructuring of property investment portfolio and sale of technology, media and communications group.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 194925

  • Based in Guildford, Surrey
  • Licensed for 26 years

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Approachability 5.0/5
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Value for money 4.6/5
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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Resolution House, Riverview, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UX

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Barnaby

Company & Commercial

Exceptional

Deceptively switched on and very bright. James has always provided me and my firm with exceptional legal advice.

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Thank you so much for this review, James and his team will be really pleased to see it.

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Leigh

Excellent service.

Exceptional. Grounded. No fuss. And importantly, worked with me.

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Thank you for leaving this great and informative five star review.

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Julian

Company & Commercial

Business / Commercial

James dealt with our commercial transaction in a very professional way despite the other party constantly changing their requirements and chasing for completion even though they had not completed the necessary paperwork themselves! Would be pleased to work with James again

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Thank you. James and the team will be so pleased to see this 5 star review. We look forward to helping you again in the future if you need us.

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Ian Wilkie

Company & Commercial

Business / Commercial

Our requirements were quickly and accurately met and everyone we dealt with was very helpful.

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Thank you, James and the Commercial & Corporate team will be delighted to see this feedback.

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Ross

Company & Commercial

Ross

Hart Brown did a fantastic job leading us through the sale of our company. Professional and efficient, with attention to every detail. James Lamont & Leah Whittaker ensured they fully understood what was important to us and executed the sale exactly the way we wanted it. Highly recommended.

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We are so grateful to you for leaving us this wonderful review. Thank you very much.

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Simon Elliott

Business / Commercial

Very satisfied with the sale of my business, thank you.

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Business / Commercial

Hart Brown have friendly and knowledgeable staff which made me feel at ease that our case was in good hands

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