James Vernor-Miles

James Vernor-Miles

Partner

James Vernor-Miles

Partner

James qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and became a Partner of Vernor-Miles & Noble in 2003.

He joined Hunters as a Partner following the merger of the two firms in April 2011, and is now head of the Property department.

James specialises in Property and Landed Estates work and also has extensive experience in acting for Charity Trustees and Commercial Property clients, whom he advises regularly in connection with the sale, lease, purchase and development of land. He advises a number of charities on matters other than property.

James’ clients include professionals, high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, property investors, agricultural land owners and landed estates, private and off-shore trustees, charities, residential property management companies, and professional practices; he is also very pleased to take regular instructions from private home buyers and sellers.

Languages

  • FRENCH

Awards

Spear's 500 2022

Top Recommended Landed Estates Lawyer

The Legal 500 UK 2022

Recommended in the Charities and not-for-profit category

“James Vernor-Miles has a wealth of experience in providing advice across the whole spectrum of charity law and is a skilled adviser who has sound judgment. ”

Tatler Address Book

Listed for Property Law

Legal 500 2021

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Recommended in ‘Agriculture and estates’

The Legal 500 UK 2020

Recommended in ‘Agriculture and estates’

The Legal 500 2019

Recommended in the Agriculture and Estates section

The Legal 500 2013

Recommended in the Charity section

Languages

  • FRENCH

Awards

Spear's 500 2022

Top Recommended Landed Estates Lawyer

The Legal 500 UK 2022

Recommended in the Charities and not-for-profit category

“James Vernor-Miles has a wealth of experience in providing advice across the whole spectrum of charity law and is a skilled adviser who has sound judgment. ”

Tatler Address Book

Listed for Property Law

Legal 500 2021

The Legal 500 UK 2021

Recommended in ‘Agriculture and estates’

The Legal 500 UK 2020

Recommended in ‘Agriculture and estates’

The Legal 500 2019

Recommended in the Agriculture and Estates section

The Legal 500 2013

Recommended in the Charity section

“Just sold our house and James Vernor-Miles was brilliant. Efficient and knowledgeable. No messing around. A text book transaction by a 'go to' lawyer.”

- Client for a property sale

“As a first time buyer I couldn't have asked for a more supportive and efficient solicitor to represent me. James was beyond helpful and responsive and was always happy to respond to my (necessary and sometimes unnecessary) emails. I would use Hunters again in a heartbeat.”

- First time property buyer

“We worked with Hunters to both sell our house and buy a flat in central London. James was absolutely terrific - he dealt with everything for us, made sure we fully understood the pros and cons of every decision which we needed to take, and made us feel extremely well looked after. We will certainly continue to rely on Hunters for any legal needs we might have.”

- Client for a property sale and purchase

“I had fantastic experience with James and his team who supported me and gave me excellent advice on the journey of buying my first property. His expertise and thoroughness ended up saving me a huge amount of money - I would highly recommend Hunters for a friendly and highly effective service.”

- First time property buyer

“A real tower of strength when the almost-buyer came up with the idea of halving his offer. Without your determination to out-stare him I might well have agreed to split the difference with him.”

- Client for a property sale

Latest Headlines

Aug 08, 2023
James Vernor-Miles comments on the prime London property market in Tatler
Jun 14, 2023
Hunters retains Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation
Apr 26, 2023
Hunters’ Partners listed in prestigious index of landed estate lawyers
Mar 30, 2022
Henry Hood and James Vernor-Miles share their advice with unmarried couples co-owning (or buying) property together in Tatler’s Address Book
Mar 27, 2020
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