The Practice
About
A London notarial practice built on discretion, expertise, and a genuine commitment to the interests of every client.
- Admitted
- 1998
- Qualification
- LLB (Hons), LLM
- Education
- King's College London
University of Cambridge - Membership
- The Notaries Society
- Regulated by
- Master of the Faculties
- Languages
- English, French,
Spanish (working)
The Notary
James Harrington
LLB (Hons), LLM
James Harrington was admitted as a Notary Public in 1998 following a distinguished academic career at King's College London and the University of Cambridge. In the years since, he has established a practice recognised across the legal profession for its thoroughness, discretion, and expert handling of complex international matters.
He acts for a broad range of clients: private individuals navigating cross-border transactions, families managing estates and succession matters in foreign jurisdictions, and corporate clients - including FTSE-listed companies and international law firms - requiring reliable and efficient notarial support.
His register records notarial acts executed in connection with 53 countries, with particular depth of experience in France, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the broader European Union. He is fluent in English and French and has a working knowledge of Spanish, which enables him to advise directly on documents drafted in those languages - reducing the risk of error and expediting the authentication process.
Mr Harrington is a long-standing member of the Notaries Society and keeps abreast of developments in international notarial practice, including changes to Apostille requirements and the evolving requirements of foreign authorities.
"My role is to ensure that your documents are in precisely the right form to be accepted wherever they are going - and to make that process as straightforward as possible for you."
James Harrington, Notary Public
Location & Premises
The Practice
Location
Our office is located at 109 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0SR, in the heart of Westminster - steps from Victoria Station and within easy reach of Belgravia, Mayfair, and the City. The nearest station is London Victoria (National Rail, Underground District and Circle lines).
Discretion
Client confidentiality is not merely a professional obligation - it is the foundation on which trust is built. All matters are handled with absolute discretion. We do not discuss client affairs with third parties, and our office is designed to afford privacy to all who visit.
Personal Service
Every notarial act is performed personally by James Harrington. We do not delegate notarial work to assistants or trainees. When you instruct this practice, you have the direct attention of a senior notary who has been practising since 1998.
Regulatory Standing
James Harrington is authorised and regulated by the Master of the Faculties, the regulatory authority for notaries in England and Wales. He is subject to the Notaries Practice Rules 2014 and carries full professional indemnity insurance.
Professional Standing
Professional Standing
Notaries in England and Wales are regulated by the Master of the Faculties, an office within the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is one of the oldest regulatory bodies in English law.
If you have a concern about the service you have received, you have the right to complain to the Faculty Office. Details of the complaints procedure are set out in our Terms of Engagement.
Regulatory Details
- Regulatory authority
- Master of the Faculties
- Address
- Faculty Office
1 The Sanctuary
Westminster
London SW1P 3JT - Professional rules
- Notaries Practice Rules 2014
- Indemnity insurance
- In accordance with Faculty Office requirements
We would be glad to hear from you.
New instructions are always welcome. Call us directly or send a brief note describing your matter.