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James Goode

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James was born in Devon. He graduated from King’s College, University of London, with First-class Honours (Leathes Prize 2005) and was elected an Associate of King’s College. He worked in the publishing industry for several years and commenced his professional studies in London before returning to Devon to complete his training contract with a well-known Exeter firm. He qualified as a solicitor in 2013 and joined the Devon and Somerset Law Society under Paul Dyson’s term of office as the Society’s president. James specialises in leasehold enfranchisement and advises in relation to both statutory claims and informal negotiations for a new lease. He frequently makes protective applications to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and has appeared before the County Court in a successful claim to acquire a freehold estate subject to a missing intermediate landlord and where title to the unregistered reversion could not be deduced. He acts for individuals and corporate clients on discrete matters and portfolio acquisitions or disposals. James was invited to join the Scott Richards Partnership in April 2024.

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  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 504036

  • Based in Teignmouth, Devon

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Scott Richards Scott Richards

James was born in Devon. He graduated from King’s College, University of London, with First-class Honours (Leathes Prize 2005) and was elected an Associate of King’s College. He worked in the publishing industry for several years and commenced his professional studies in London before returning to Devon to complete his training contract with a well-known Exeter firm. He qualified as a solicitor in 2013 and joined the Devon and Somerset Law Society under Paul Dyson’s term of office as the Society’s president. James specialises in leasehold enfranchisement and advises in relation to both statutory claims and informal negotiations for a new lease. He frequently makes protective applications to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and has appeared before the County Court in a successful claim to acquire a freehold estate subject to a missing intermediate landlord and where title to the unregistered reversion could not be deduced. He acts for individuals and corporate clients on discrete matters and portfolio acquisitions or disposals. James was invited to join the Scott Richards Partnership in April 2024.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 504036

  • Based in Teignmouth, Devon
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0162 691 2365
https://www.scottrichards.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/james-goode/

Opening hours

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)

Newfoundland House, 4 Regent Street, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8SL

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    Lease Extension and sale of flat

    James and Sue navigates the process of extending a lease and conveyancing of my late mother's property. They were understanding and professional during the process and efficient. I would highly recommend. Thank you.

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    Thank you for your kind review, Kathleen. We're pleased that James and Sue were able to support you through the lease extension and conveyancing process with professionalism, understanding, and efficiency. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best.

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