James Hickey

James Hickey serves as a Partner and is a distinguished legal professional with a comprehensive background in mortgage and finance law. Holding a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional proficiency since his admission as a Solicitor in 2006. James has garnered extensive experience across various facets of mortgage practices, including mortgage advances, litigation, and debt recovery. He is instrumental in leading Elliott May's mortgage and caveat lending operations across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. His expertise encompasses diverse lending transactions such as short-term and bridging finance, mezzanine finance, construction finance, commercial finance, and consumer finance. Beyond mortgage financing, James adeptly manages related areas including credit litigation, covering mortgage litigation, caveat and priority disputes, as well as factoring and lease disputes. Furthermore, he navigates proceedings in the corporate insolvency and bankruptcy arenas concerning debt recovery. James's role also extends to addressing regulatory and licensing mandates for lenders, focusing on compliance with the National Consumer Credit Protection Act, cementing his reputation as a proficient and reliable legal authority in his field.