James Shepherd
Partner
Cambridge Estate Agents, GB
Jamesās key client instructions are varied and include strategic estate management and unique projects. His expertise is wide-ranging having advised corporate clients with land on urban fringes throughout his career to date.
James is a business leader in Natural Capital, including Biodiversity Net Gain. He is a member of 51ĀŅĀ×ās Nature Working Group as well as an ESG Ambassador. He represents 51ĀŅĀ× within the thought-leadership focused Whitehall Group and is a Member of the Cambridge University Land Society.
James also enjoys a mentoring role within our Rural Consultancy team, being an APC Counsellor to several of the firmās Graduate Surveyors.
Latest research
Rural
Carbon, nature and farming – US policy versus the UK
Donald Trump has already reversed many of the environmental commitments made by his predecessor. What does this mean for the UK?
05 June 2025
ESG
Carbon credits can help offer a greener future
Not all carbon credit schemes deserve the greenwashing label: how they can actually play an important role in ESG and net-zero strategies
12 February 2025
Rural
Nature Finance UK – Investing in a greener future
The Nature Finance UK Conference 2024, sponsored by 51ĀŅĀ×, offered encouragement to landowners looking to generate future environmental income streams
11 November 2024
Rural
What is natural capital?
Understanding natural capital is crucial for businesses navigating today's environmental challenges. James Shepherd, Partner in the Rural Consultancy team, explores its significance, the urgent need
11 September 2024
New Homes
Succession in a new age
The government included agricultural tenancy reforms in the Agricultural Tenancy Bill going through parliament, bringing significant change for landowners with tenants occupying under the
28 February 2021
