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His demeanour, candour and presentation of complex arguments make it impossible for anyone not to listen and agree
General Common Law
James is able to provide advice, drafting and representation across a broad range of areas of practice including:
Injunction proceedings – James has experience in injunction proceedings including in an ongoing and high profile case where he has been acting for a group of anti-vivisection protesters in the High Court:
MBR Acres Limited -v- Free the MBR Beagles – Junior alone- James acted for the third, fifth, sixth, eighth, ninth and thirteenth defendants in this important case concerning the rights of free speech and assembly of protestors and whether to grant injunctive relief to the Claimants. Following legal argument after handing down judgment, James persuaded the Judge to disallow the Claimants’ costs of their first set of particulars of claim and to order no order as to costs in respect of the interim injunction application, effectively resetting the costs position. Reported here.
James has advised upon litigation strategy, merit, drafted skeleton arguments, and has appeared (junior alone) at four hearings in the High Court before Mr Justice Nicklin. The case has involved a wide range of procedural issues and applications, including committal, anonymity, relief from sanctions, amendment to include unlawful means conspiracy and costs.
James has experience of committal for contempt applications
Landlord & Tenant matters – James has acted on behalf of landlords seeking possession of their properties for a variety of reasons such as rent arrears or under section 21. James has advised and represented tenants facing possession proceedings, unlawful eviction and homelessness. James has also advised regarding disrepair.
Court of Protection proceedings – James has experience advising and acting in applications for Deputyship.
Property – James has advised on damage to commercial property.
View full profile >>Notable Cases
MBR Acres Limited -v- Free the MBR Beagles [2021] EWHC 2996 (QB)
Junior alone- James acted for the third, fifth, sixth, eighth, ninth and thirteenth defendants in this important case concerning the rights of free speech and assembly of protestors and whether to grant injunctive relief to the Claimants. Following legal argument after handing down judgment, James persuaded the Judge to disallow the Claimants' costs of their first set of particulars of claim and to order no order as to costs in respect of the interim injunction application, effectively resetting the costs position.
Luton Borough Council -v- Altavon and Others [2019] EWHC 2415
Junior alone - James acted for the Second Respondent of three in this appeal by way of case stated heard by Lady Justice Davies and Mr Justice Goss. The First Respondent did not take part in the appeal proceedings. The appeal concerned continuing offences in an HMO and when time ran for the commission of the offences for the purposes of laying an information in the Magistrates' Court.
Pendlebury v DPP [2018] EWHC 3567 (Admin)
Junior alone- James provided advice on procedure and support with this appeal by way of case stated regarding a conviction for stalking with violence. James successfully represented the Appellant in the High Court before Lord Justice Irwin and Mr Justice Phillips.
If you would like to instruct James Nieto or would like help or advice in doing so, please call and talk to our excellent clerking team, led by Chief Executive/Director of Clerking, Paul Cray. Our phone number is +44 (0)20 7583 9241. Alternatively, please email us at chambers@farrarsbuilding.co.uk
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Appointments & Memberships
PIBA
Inner Temple
Education & Qualifications
The University of Law, Bloomsbury: BPTC, Very Competent
The University of Law, Bloomsbury: GDL, Commendation
University College London: MA Russian and East European Literature and Culture
University College London: BA (Hons) French and Spanish
James is a CEDR accredited mediator.
Testimonials
“As a successful business owner, with some experience of litigation, the complex cases within three separate areas of law, which I instructed James on were met with such detail, thought, professionalism and his experience is invaluable when reviewing the merits of applications, cases and the way forward. In the time that I have worked with James, not only have I learned so much, but I have also watched him meet challenging applications with great success. His demeanour, candour and presentation of complex arguments make it impossible for anyone not to listen and agree with James. I highly recommend him and will continue to work with him as my business grows and our legal counsel requirements grow with it”
“Thanks so much for your wonderful work and being such a joy to work with. I am looking forward to continuing to work with you.”
Personal Interests
In his spare time James enjoys watching rugby and NFL. He is a season ticket holder at Saracens and regularly attends games.