James & Lister Lea

[1] Established by brothers James (1824–1896[2]) and Lister Lea (1809–1905[2]), the partnership was initially focused only on architecture.

On 2 January 2001, the property consultancy firm merged with Bruton Knowles to produce a combined workforce of approximately 300 people.

In December 2000, Bruton Knowles and James & Lister Lea agreed a merger[6] that would become effective on 2 January 2001.

The merger, which did not involve any exchange of money between the two companies, led to the formation of one of the largest property consultancy firms in Birmingham.

As an architectural practice, the firm has been responsible for some of Birmingham's most recognisable public houses, many of which are now listed buildings.