James Want was recently appointed Associate Solicitor at Roberts Legal, a local Newcastle law firm with a state-wide reach specialising in commercial litigation, building and construction law and insolvency law.

James recently relocated from the UK to Australia, although he has held a NSW practicing certificate since 2006. Having worked with both large and medium sized firms James is a wealth of knowledge and highly capable of navigating even the most difficult commercial circumstances.

James has been recognised with a number of awards including winning the Finance Monthly Deal Maker of the Year award in 2015 for his transactional work on behalf of a client who purchased a competitor.

Roberts Legal Principal, Sam Roberts, an Accredited Specialist in commercial litigation said when employing new legal staff, he always looks for solicitors with strong commercial acumen and the necessary experience to assist clients.

“A lawyer’s role is to help people identify causes of potential legal problems before they arise, not just to find the best solution once the problem has manifested,” Sam said.

“As the newest member of Roberts Legal James brings a further 17 years’ experience to the firm and his areas of practice include; insolvency litigation, commercial litigation, company and partnership advice, corporate law and debt recovery,” XX said.

On asking why James moved to Australia said that it had been a long term goal of his to move here with his wife and three of his five children.

“My brother lives in Australia and I had been here a few times – when the opportunity arose to move here it was a now or never moment so we did it,” James said.