James Corbet Burcher is a specialist planning barrister.
He has appeared on Planning Magazine’s Annual Planning Law Survey throughout his time in practice (1st Junior Under 35 in 2018 and 9th Junior in 2019).
Chambers and Partners Bar UK records him as a Band 2 Junior for Planning in the Midlands Region, with sources describing:
“Incredibly intelligent and hard-working, and an impressive advocate.” “A sincere and very committed member of the Bar.” [2020]
“A very good junior with an excellent grasp of what’s important. He’s wonderful to work with.” “Highly intelligent.” [2019]
“He has extensive knowledge of the legal system…Extraordinarily detailed and very thorough.” [2018]
“An up-and-coming junior frequently highlighted for his client-friendly approach who is developing a strong reputation in the market…He has a good style and intellectual approach…He is very capable and very keen.” [2017]
James is a member of the Planning and Environmental Bar Association’s (PEBA) Committee. He sits on the Bar Council as PEBA’s representative, as well as the Bar Council Legal Services Committee and IT Panel.
He is a qualified Advocacy Tutor with Lincoln’s Inn.