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James Stacey, commercial property associate at Hay & Kilner

Hay & Kilner hires commercial property associate

Newcastle law firm Hay & Kilner has strengthened its commercial property team with the appointment of James Stacey as commercial property associate.

James joins from another regional firm, where he advised on a range of complex property matters. 

In his new role, he will work alongside the firm’s established commercial property team, supporting clients including individuals, charities and PLCs.

He brings experience across the leisure and retail sectors, as well as advising charities, pension funds, care providers, banks and property developers.

James said: “I was attracted to Hay & Kilner because of the opportunity to work closely with a highly respected team and to be part of a firm with real momentum. 

“There’s a clear forward-thinking approach here - from embracing new technologies and modern ways of working to its strong commitment to the local community. 

“Stepping into an associate role also gives me greater responsibility and the platform to grow and develop my own client base, which is an exciting next step in my career.”

James’ appointment comes as Hay & Kilner marks its 80th anniversary and continues to grow its commercial property offering.

Nicola Tiffen, partner and head of commercial property at Hay & Kilner, added: “James is an excellent addition to our commercial property team. 

“He brings strong technical expertise, a commercial mindset and experience across a wide range of sectors that align perfectly with our client base. 

“As we continue to grow the firm and invest in our people, James’ appointment reflects our commitment to developing talent and providing a high-quality, forward-thinking service to our clients.”

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