Overseeing property litigation disputes at Gordon Brown Law Firm LLP (GBLF), James Godden combines his time managing his busy team with assisting with the wider development of the firm's client base across all areas of the business. When he's not in court, he can be found in the Alps hitting the slopes!
What is your job role at GBLF?
I am partner of the property litigation department at GBLF, specialising in property litigation disputes and regularly advising landlords, tenants, developers and investors. I am also a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP).
How long have you worked at GBLF?
I have worked at GBLF for ten years now. I have been given some fantastic opportunities to develop my niche which has enabled me to grow with the business.
What was your dream job when you were at primary school?
Believe it or not, my dream job as a child was always to become a solicitor and bring people to justice!
What has been your proudest moment of your career so far?
With my career spanning over a decade, there have been several standout moments, but I would have to say that working my way up the ladder at GBLF from paralegal to associate and now to partner is the highlight as it’s something I’ve always set my sights on.
What do you look forward to most at the end of the working week?
I enjoy nothing more than spending time with my amazing family and my two toddlers. If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be, and why? It would have to be Jackie Milburn. It would be an absolute honour to speak to a former Newcastle United legend who has actually held silverware for the mighty Newcastle United.
What is the best book you’ve read?
I am not a great reader of fiction, but George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones collection is something I enjoyed – despite scarcely managing one and a half books. I am probably more hooked on the TV show!
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Invisibility. We all want to get away from it all, don’t we?
