James Thomson

James Thomson is the Managing Partner at Burgess Thomson, bringing over 20 years of legal experience gained in Newcastle, Sydney, and London. Having completed the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, he applies advanced negotiation techniques to benefit his clients. James offers comprehensive legal services across residential and commercial property transactions, lending and security arrangements, commercial and industrial leasing, estate and business succession planning, as well as deceased estate administration and disputes. His client-focused approach, complemented by practical and commercially astute advice, has earned him a loyal client base with substantial referral business. With a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney and degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of New South Wales, James is admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. He is an active member of professional bodies such as the Law Society of New South Wales and the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. James’s broad expertise spans commercial dispute resolution, business acquisitions, contract drafting, business structures, and asset protection, making him a trusted legal advisor committed to achieving favourable outcomes for his clients.