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James joined 42BR in October 2025 following the successful completion of his pupillage, during which he was supervised by Sharan Bhachu and Michael Grant. He maintains a broad practice across Chambers’ key areas, with particular interest and growing expertise in both property and family law.

Before starting pupillage, James worked as a paralegal at a London law firm consistently ranked Tier 2 for Family Law in The Legal 500. He later gained further advocacy experience as a solicitor’s agent, representing clients in over 450 County Court hearings.

Property Law

James accepts instructions in all areas of real property and landlord and tenant disputes. His areas of expertise extend to:

  • Residential possession (s.8/s.21)
  • Prescribed requirements under s.21A and ASTNPR regs 2015 (Gas safety / EPC / How to Rent)
  • Tenancy deposits and penalty claims (s.213-215 HA 2004)
  • Rights of re-entry/forfeiture (residential and commercial) and waiver
  • Recovery of possession of commercial premises Recovery of rent and ground rent
  • Service charge disputes, including s.20 consultation requirements
  • Disrepair (s.11 LTA 1985) & Fitness for human habitation and damages (s.9, 9A, 9B, 10 LTA 1985 and HHSRS)
  • Notice of transfer of interest under s.3 LTA 1985
  • Lease / licence considerations (test under Street v Mountford)
  • Leasehold drafting issues (interpretation/construction)
  • Repairing covenants
  • Appointment of a managing agent (LTA 1985)
  • Applications to the FTT (s.27A, s.19)
  • TOLATA / Common intention constructive trusts / Proprietary Estoppel
  • Injunctions, specific performance, and orders for sale
  • Charging orders
  • Mortgage repossession (on behalf of lenders and LPA receivers)

Areas of Expertise

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Re A & B (Adoption: section 83 ACA 2002) [2024] EWHC 2837 (Fam)

Re A & B (Adoption: section 83 ACA 2002) [2024] EWHC 2837 (Fam)

Marica Hyde appeared in Re A & B (Adoption: section 83 ACA 2002) [2034] EWHC 2837 (Fam) where the court determined the definition of ‘for the purpose of Adoption’ under s83 ACA 2002 and considered the factors to take into account when there have been breaches of the statutory framework.


Published: 14th Nov 2024

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