Andrew James Email & Phone Number

Bristol, England, GB

South West England

Bristol And Swindon

Andrew heads up Axiom DWFM’s South West Private Client Department which offers services including: Wills advice and preparation, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), probate and estate administration, the creation and management of trusts and wealth protection and Inheritance Tax planning.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Echelon Law incorporates The Hillman Partnership, Pooleys Solicitors, Dale-Lace Solicitors and Dunning Anderson, offering a range of legal services in Bristol, Swindon, Oxford and London. Andrew James heads up Echelon Law’s Private Client Department which offers services including: Wills advice and preparation, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), Probate and.

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Solicitor specialising in Private Client Law and heading up a team of experienced and dynamic lawyers across three offices, as part of a rapidly growing firm credited with high standards of legal work.

Bristol, United Kingdom

• Seamlessly took on an active case load, in a range of Private Client matters, including estate planning, trust creation and termination, administering large estates and complex Wills.
• Acted as a first point of contact for new clients as well as actively networking to promote the firm and secure new clients.
• Received high praise from colleagues and clients for the professionalism, efficiency and high standard of work produced.
• Working alongside and assisting former managing partners of Thrings Townsend and Bush & Bush, as well as being a great privilege, significantly increased private client knowledge as well as job satisfaction.
• Developed a personal network of independent financial advisors and through fostering these relationships, generated the majority of own billable work as well as securing clients for colleagues.
• During a period of staff shortages, volunteered to take on case load in Residential Conveyancing, which complemented an existing client base and built a good reputation with local estate agents.

Bristol, United Kingdom

• Training seats undertaken:- Probate: dealt with Wills, intestacy and chargeable estates, locating and distributing assets to beneficiaries in the UK and internationally, also participating in several hearings on.
• Over 2 years’ contentious legal experience and fee earning has provided solid skills in litigation and dispute resolution, as well as experience in negotiating financial settlements, and persuasive writing skills to.
• Working for an ABS and managing a large case load instilled excellent time management skills and an ability to identify, assimilate and collate relevant facts quickly, often working under pressure to deadlines.
• This employer’s approach to the law ensured a training in jargon free plain speaking and the skills not to confuse clients, but to translate the law for them in a method tailored to the needs of the particular.
• Working in a predominantly telephone based environment where one cannot read body language and convey oneself in person, has honed perception, listening and empathy skills.

Bristol

Managed a large and diverse caseload, ensuring compliance and regulatory standards and adherence to SLA’s whilst preserving quality and accuracy throughout. Maintained attention to detail whilst working in a busy environment. Developed relevant legal knowledge, to provide accurate advice and legal documentation to clients.Built a good rapport with clients.

London, United Kingdom

• Spent three years working as an Junior Officer for CMA CGM, the third largest container shipping company in the world, with over 650 offices in 150 countries.
• Navigated a 350 metre long containership using high tech bridge systems (radar, GPS etc.), requiring skilful analysis of information and the ability to make decisions under pressure to avoid collisions.
• Studying modules in leadership and health and safety fostered a sense of responsibility towards other team members and the working environment.
• Demonstrated social ability within hierarchical staff structure, working well alongside and also managing a number of crew members with differing levels of experience on the team.
• Routinely worked long hours, evenings and weekends on board ship, so as to gain more experience and responsibility, this fuelled by the enthusiasm and commitment shown to all roles taken on.

Postgraduate Diploma In Legal Practice, Law, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Mooting Society Electives chosen: commercial dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions and private client

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb), Law, 2.1

Activities and Societies: Debate Team Bachelor of Laws, Second Class Honours, First Division