Oliver-James graduated with a 2:1 degree from Nottingham University in 2012. He undertook the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School and graduated with distinction in 2013.
He was admitted as a solicitor in January 2016 after completing his training contract with a regional firm specialising in Residential Property law where he was promoted to the role of Senior Solicitor.
Oliver-James joined Pinney Talfourd in 2018 and works within the Property Litigation Department. He was promoted to Senior Associate in 2024.
EXPERTISE
Oliver-James’ expertise covers:
Residential Property Litigation Expertise
- Service Charge Disputes
- Rights to Light
- Right to Manage
- Right of First Refusal
- Restrictive Covenants
- Residential Tenant Disputes
- Residential Landlord Disputes
- Property Related Professional Negligence
- Property Related Insolvency
- Possession Orders & Proceedings
- Party Wall Act Claims
- Lease Extensions
- Houses in Multiple Occupation
- Enfranchisement
- Boundary Disputes
- Adverse Possession
Commercial Property Litigation Expertise
- Subletting, Alterations or Change of Use Disputes
- Site Assembly Issues & Development Agreement Disputes
- Rights to Light
- Restrictive Covenants
- Recovery of Rent & Service Charge Disputes
- Recovery of Premises or Land from Squatters or Unlawful Occupiers
- Property Related Professional Negligence
- Property Related Insolvency
- Opposed & Unopposed Business Lease Renewals
- Lease Surrender Negotiations
- Forfeiture & Relief From Forfeiture
- Dilapidations Claims
- Break Notice
He regularly deals with instructions covering several departments, working with colleagues across the commercial property, residential property, and private client teams. This involves him in disputes relating to commercial tenant covenants, failed property completions, and promissory estoppel. As a result, he is experienced in practical litigation and fully understands how this can impact on day-to-day life.
BADGES & AWARDS
Oliver-James is a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP). In the Legal 500 UK 2020, it was noted that “the team has benefited from the arrival of Oliver-James”. In the Legal 500 UK 2021 he was “noted for his capabilities in residential property matters, including boundary disputes and enfranchisement claims.” In Legal 500 UK 2022 it was remarked that he “rounds out the team’s offerings”. He was a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500 UK 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
On a personal note, in his spare time Oliver-James is a keen runner and has completed several half marathons including: the Brentwood Half, the Havering Half, and the Great North Run.
Areas of expertise
- Break Notices
- Adverse Possession
- Dilapidations Claims
- Boundary Disputes
- Commercial Property Litigation
- Forfeiture & Relief From Forfeiture
- Enfranchisement
- Lease Surrender Negotiations
- Houses in Multiple Occupation
- Opposed & Unopposed Business Lease Renewals
- Lease Extensions
- Property Related Insolvency
- Party Wall Act Claims
- Property Related Professional Negligence
- Possession Orders & Proceedings
- Recovery of Premises or Land from Squatters or Unlawful Occupiers
- Recovery of Rent & Service Charge Disputes
- Rights to Light
- Residential Landlord Disputes
- Site Assembly Issues & Development Agreement Disputes
- Residential Property Litigation
- Residential Tenant Disputes
- Subletting, Alterations or Change of Use Disputes
- Right of First Refusal
- Right to Manage
- Service Charge Disputes
Qualifications & memberships
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