Solicitor at Tozers LLP

James Orpin

Solicitor - Partner and Solicitor

SRA ID: 194955

Qualifying in 1999, James trained at, and worked for, a number of large regional law firms before joining Tozers to lead the Company and Commercial Team. James works closely with business clients of all sizes, and in all stages of the business lifecycle. His particular specialism and individual focus are on corporate transactions. James invests time in getting to know his clients and understanding their aspirations. This understanding is essential when dealing with intensive negotiations, and as a strong communicator James never loses sight that everyone is working towards a common goal. As well as advising companies and individuals who wish to sell or purchase a business or company, James and his team also advise on equity investments, reorganisations, shareholders’ agreements and commercial agreements. James is ranked as a Band 3 solicitor for Corporate M&A in Chambers & Partners 2023 directory, with client reviews saying "James Orpin is very pragmatic and understands the issues.", "He knows how to get a deal done." The team are ranked in the national Legal 500 listing with contributors describing Tozers’ Corporate and Commercial as “A strong team of individuals who work very well together”

Broadwalk House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UA

Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas

Regulations, Company & Commercial

4.9/5 21 Client Reviews 21
  • Company & Commercial 100%
21 Client Reviews

4.9/5

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Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
    2
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Francis
Verified Francis Added 4 months ago Report to admin
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June 27, 2024 20240627111046

Dedicated and Efficient Team

5

James Orpin has handled our commercial contracts for many years and was the natural choice as our lead lawyer when we came to selling the business. We love James' clear communication and efficient turn around, coupled with his commercial experience to find solutions. We had never worked with the wider Tozers team before, but were very impressed by the strength and depth in their team, all with a common dedication and tenacity to getting things completed to a deadline. Many thanks to James and the Tozers Team

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 25 July, 2024

Thank you for choosing us once again and for taking the time to share your kind words, Francis. It is truly rewarding to hear that James and the team's efforts have made a difference.

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David
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November 15, 2022 20221115090050

Sale of My Company

5

Very Very good service and a great solicitor James

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Simon James
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September 16, 2021 20210916110308

Excellent Service

5

James did an excellent job with the sale of our e-commerce business. Very robust advice, delivered in a very pragmatic way leading to an accelerated acquisition time frame.

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 27 September, 2021

Dear Simon, we are delighted to hear that everything concluded satisfactorily, and we thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review for James.

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A E
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June 29, 2021 20210629084005

Share sale

5

Straight forward enough as the same solicitor had the details when I purchased

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 01 July, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Ben
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March 02, 2021 20210302095808

Excellent service - highly recommended

5

James and Oliver were outstanding; they were always on hand to answer questions and really knew their stuff. This was my first real experience with commercial solicitors and I was hugely impressed. Highly recommended and I'll certainly be using them again if I ever need to.

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 02 March, 2021

Dear Ben, Thank you so much for your review. We are glad that everything went smoothly and hope to work with you again in the future.

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Gerald
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January 09, 2021 20210109205207

Business / Commercial

5

This is the first time we have used Tozers. We were very happy with the service provided. Both James and Oli were very friendly and explained things fully. We will use them again and hope that all the staff are as competent as these two! Thank you.

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 12 January, 2021

Dear Gerald, thank you so much for your review. We are happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience with James and Ollie in our Company Commercial team and hope to work with you again in the future.

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Martin
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January 05, 2021 20210105205228

Business / Commercial

5

Overall an excellent, friendly service. James and Oli understood our needs exactly and were very prompt in providing all documentation required and responding to phone and email requests. They realised the timescales and did all they could to make sure to the best of their ability that the timescales were met. I would definitely use the firm again.

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 07 January, 2021

Dear Martin, thank you for your review. We really appreciate your positive feedback and are pleased that you had such a positive experience with us. We look forward to working with you again.

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Gerald
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December 31, 2020 20201231000000

Company & Commercial

5

Gerald recommends Tozers LLP

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

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Tim
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September 27, 2020 20200927205204

Business / Commercial

4

Trustworthy and professional solicitors at a reasonable cost. But what really stands out is the approachability of their staff and partners, their outstanding communication and their honest and straightforward approach.

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 06 October, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to post this review and for your positive feedback Tim. Our clients' views are important to us and help us constantly improve the way we do business. Thank you again, James Orpin

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Rosalynd
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July 07, 2020 20200707010000

Company & Commercial

5

Rosalynd recommends Tozers LLP

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

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Bob
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October 09, 2018
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Bob Harrison

5

We were recommended by our accountant and from the first call we felt in safe hands. The legal documents we needed for a company sale were complex but the team there handled them well. Questions were answered quickly and when we felt out of our depth understanding legal jargon we got straight talking, easy to understand explanations. I'd use the firm again and would recommend to anyone who values good advice and a professional service to give them a call and ask for either James or Amy.

Lawyer named in this review: James Orpin

A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review on 10 October, 2018

Good morning Bob, Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a positive review. Our client's views are important to us and help us constantly improve the way we do business. Many thanks again for your review, James Orpin

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About James Orpin

Qualifying in 1999, James trained at, and worked for, a number of large regional law firms before joining Tozers to lead the Company and Commercial Team. James works closely with business clients of all sizes, and in all stages of the business lifecycle. His particular specialism and individual focus are on corporate transactions. James invests time in getting to know his clients and understanding their aspirations. This understanding is essential when dealing with intensive negotiations, and as a strong communicator James never loses sight that everyone is working towards a common goal. As well as advising companies and individuals who wish to sell or purchase a business or company, James and his team also advise on equity investments, reorganisations, shareholders’ agreements and commercial agreements. James is ranked as a Band 3 solicitor for Corporate M&A in Chambers & Partners 2023 directory, with client reviews saying "James Orpin is very pragmatic and understands the issues.", "He knows how to get a deal done." The team are ranked in the national Legal 500 listing with contributors describing Tozers’ Corporate and Commercial as “A strong team of individuals who work very well together”

Languages Spoken: English

Contact James Orpin

Address

Tozers LLP

Broadwalk House

Southernhay West

Exeter

Devon

EX1 1UA



Phone 01392 201291

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/09/99

09/06/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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SRA-approved manager - Member

Tozers

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