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James Bunker

Partner

England & Wales

+44 (0)20 3319 3700

james.bunker@keystonelaw.co.uk

“James is superb and he always delivers the speed, efficiency and service level our clients expect.”

- Jo Eccles, Managing Director, Eccord

James is an experienced and client-focused property lawyer who advises on high-value property transactions. He is an expert on the prime and super-prime London residential markets, frequently deals with highly complex and high-profile cases, and is one of the ‘go-to’ property lawyers in London.

James’ client base includes high-net-worth individuals from the UK, Central Europe, the US, Canada, and the Middle East.

Expertise

James advises on acquisitions, disposals, mortgages, refinancing, lease extensions, and ownership restructurings on divorce, with expert guidance on Stamp Duty Land Tax across prime London and high-value country properties.

Experience

  • Acted for a UK client on the purchase of a mansion in one of London’s most exclusive roads at a price of £38m involving complex tax planning.
  • Acted for a UK client in the purchase of an incredible ‘futuristic property’ in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty deemed by The Architectural Review publication to be the ‘best on the world’ for almost £20m.
  • Acted for a UK client purchasing a new-build apartment at 80 Holland Park in Kensington for £14m.
  • Acted for several international clients on their purchases and sales of apartments at One Hyde Park and 199 Knightsbridge Apartments in London.
  • Acted for a high-profile international footballer on the purchase of his first London home.
  • Acted for a UK client on the sale of a large estate set in several hundred acres comprising a palatial Grade II* listed mansion, cottages, outbuildings, and farmland.
  • Acted for numerous private individuals on the sales of homes and investment properties in London and its suburbs.
  • Acted for multiple clients on the transfers and refinancing of properties arising on divorce.

Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.

Recognition

Recognised by The Legal 500 for Residential Property 2025-2026

Top Recommended Lawyer in The Spear’s 500 Property Law Index 2021–2025

Recognised by Best Lawyers UK for Real Estate 2025

“James Bunker is simply outstanding, head and shoulders above the rest. He provides an excellent level of service. Swift, transparent and always extremely helpful. Regularly communicating outside of business hours, James is my go-to legal expert.”

The Legal 500 2023

James qualified as a solicitor in 2003. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2024, he worked at the following firms:

  • Vardags
  • Farrer & Co
  • Manches