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Tozers LLP Tozers LLP

James Orpin

Partner and Solicitor

4.9
| 22 Reviews

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Qualifying in 1999, James trained at, and worked for, a number of large regional law firms before joining Tozers to lead the Company and Commercial Team. James works closely with business clients of all sizes, and in all stages of the business lifecycle. His particular specialism and individual focus are on corporate transactions. James invests time in getting to know his clients and understanding their aspirations. This understanding is essential when dealing with intensive negotiations, and as a strong communicator James never loses sight that everyone is working towards a common goal. As well as advising companies and individuals who wish to sell or purchase a business or company, James and his team also advise on equity investments, reorganisations, shareholders’ agreements and commercial agreements. James is ranked as a Band 3 solicitor for Corporate M&A in Chambers & Partners 2023 directory, with client reviews saying "James Orpin is very pragmatic and understands the issues.", "He knows how to get a deal done." The team are ranked in the national Legal 500 listing with contributors describing Tozers’ Corporate and Commercial as “A strong team of individuals who work very well together”

Tozers LLP Tozers LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 194955

  • Based in Exeter, Devon

  • Licensed for 26 years

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Tozers LLP Tozers LLP

Qualifying in 1999, James trained at, and worked for, a number of large regional law firms before joining Tozers to lead the Company and Commercial Team. James works closely with business clients of all sizes, and in all stages of the business lifecycle. His particular specialism and individual focus are on corporate transactions. James invests time in getting to know his clients and understanding their aspirations. This understanding is essential when dealing with intensive negotiations, and as a strong communicator James never loses sight that everyone is working towards a common goal. As well as advising companies and individuals who wish to sell or purchase a business or company, James and his team also advise on equity investments, reorganisations, shareholders’ agreements and commercial agreements. James is ranked as a Band 3 solicitor for Corporate M&A in Chambers & Partners 2023 directory, with client reviews saying "James Orpin is very pragmatic and understands the issues.", "He knows how to get a deal done." The team are ranked in the national Legal 500 listing with contributors describing Tozers’ Corporate and Commercial as “A strong team of individuals who work very well together”

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 194955

  • Based in Exeter, Devon

  • Licensed for 26 years

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4.9
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Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5
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Company & Commercial
Regulations

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  • Tozers LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English

Contact

01392 201291
j.orpin@tozers.co.uk
https://www.tozers.co.uk/our-people/

Opening hours

Monday 08:45–17:00
Tuesday 08:45–17:00
Wednesday 08:45–17:00
Thursday 08:45–17:00
Friday 08:45–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Broadwalk House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UA

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4.9 /5 22 Reviews
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    Kevin Anthony Lloyd

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    James Orpin was recommended to us and his advice and expertise has been invaluable in a recent business transactions. He certainly goes the extra miles working til almost Midnight to get the job done.

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    A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that James advice and expertise proved invaluable during your recent business transaction. His dedication and commitment to going the extra mile for our clients is something we take great pride in. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to supporting you again in the future.

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    Francis

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    Dedicated and Efficient Team

    James Orpin has handled our commercial contracts for many years and was the natural choice as our lead lawyer when we came to selling the business. We love James' clear communication and efficient turn around, coupled with his commercial experience to find solutions. We had never worked with the wider Tozers team before, but were very impressed by the strength and depth in their team, all with a common dedication and tenacity to getting things completed to a deadline. Many thanks to James and the Tozers Team

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    Thank you for choosing us once again and for taking the time to share your kind words, Francis. It is truly rewarding to hear that James and the team's efforts have made a difference.

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    David

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    Company & Commercial

    Sale of My Company

    Very Very good service and a great solicitor James

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    Simon James

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    Excellent Service

    James did an excellent job with the sale of our e-commerce business. Very robust advice, delivered in a very pragmatic way leading to an accelerated acquisition time frame.

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    Dear Simon, we are delighted to hear that everything concluded satisfactorily, and we thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review for James.

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    A E

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    Company & Commercial

    Share sale

    Straight forward enough as the same solicitor had the details when I purchased

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    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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    Gerald

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    Business / Commercial

    This is the first time we have used Tozers. We were very happy with the service provided. Both James and Oli were very friendly and explained things fully. We will use them again and hope that all the staff are as competent as these two! Thank you.

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    Dear Gerald, thank you so much for your review. We are happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience with James and Ollie in our Company Commercial team and hope to work with you again in the future.

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    Martin

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    Business / Commercial

    Overall an excellent, friendly service. James and Oli understood our needs exactly and were very prompt in providing all documentation required and responding to phone and email requests. They realised the timescales and did all they could to make sure to the best of their ability that the timescales were met. I would definitely use the firm again.

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    Dear Martin, thank you for your review. We really appreciate your positive feedback and are pleased that you had such a positive experience with us. We look forward to working with you again.

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    Tim

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    Business / Commercial

    Trustworthy and professional solicitors at a reasonable cost. But what really stands out is the approachability of their staff and partners, their outstanding communication and their honest and straightforward approach.

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    Thank you for taking the time to post this review and for your positive feedback Tim. Our clients' views are important to us and help us constantly improve the way we do business. Thank you again, James Orpin

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    Bob Harrison

    We were recommended by our accountant and from the first call we felt in safe hands. The legal documents we needed for a company sale were complex but the team there handled them well. Questions were answered quickly and when we felt out of our depth understanding legal jargon we got straight talking, easy to understand explanations. I'd use the firm again and would recommend to anyone who values good advice and a professional service to give them a call and ask for either James or Amy.

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    A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review

    Good morning Bob, Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a positive review. Our client's views are important to us and help us constantly improve the way we do business. Many thanks again for your review, James Orpin

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