Pinney Talfourd LLP

Property Litigation

Associate

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 an Associate in 2021.

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.

Key dates:

2013 – Paralegal at Attwells Solicitors LLP 2014 – Trainee Solicitor at Attwells Solicitors LLP 2015 – Solicitor at Attwells Solicitors LLP 2018 – Senior Solicitor at Attwells Solicitors LLP 2018 – Solicitor at Pinney Talfourd LLP 2021 - Associate at Pinney Talfourd LLP

Oliver-James is a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP).

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.

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.