Direct Access Barrister

Oliver Nunn

Direct Access Barrister

Oliver Nunn

Oliver is a Civil Barrister who specialises in cases involving:
- Landlords and their Tenants (Housing Litigation)
- Businesses (Commercial Litigation)
- Individuals & Businesses involved with horses (Equine Law).

He has over 13 years professional experience and is recognised as a leading barrister by the legal directory publications.

Oliver is a specialist Civil Barrister who practises in Commercial, Housing and Equine litigation.

His expertise in Landlord & Tenant litigation has seen him recognised as a leading barrister by the Legal 500 in the Midlands. He is similarly ranked in Chambers & Partners. Oliver is a popular Barrister in Landlord & Tenant cases involving possession and rent arrears recovery.

Oliver has significant experience in Commercial litigation and is regularly instructed to advise and represent businesses in relation to contractual disputes and debt recovery.

He also receives instructions in Equine litigation. These are typically cases involving disputes about the sale of a horse, or the supply of goods and services in relation to horses.

Oliver provides advice to clients in writing and/or in meetings. He drafts legal documents and represents his clients at Court hearings, including applications and trials.

Clients instruct Oliver for his:
- Clarity of advice,
- Excellent subject knowledge,
- Pragmatism in suggesting what course of action to take,
- Focus on the commercial interests of his clients,
- Advocacy skill,
- Local reputation.

He is a highly rated, busy and popular Barrister.

Oliver is also an Honorary Associate Professor of Law at the University of Leicester.

Area of Law

What sort of work do I do?

Oliver advises his clients about what steps to take in relation to a dispute, with a view to achieving the best available outcome, including avoiding Court where possible. He gives advice on the different options available and the client's prospects of success.

Oliver drafts legal documents for his clients, including Claim Forms, Defences and Application Notices. He can also draft Notices Seeking Possession of property, such as 'section 8' and 'section 21' notices.

Oliver represents clients in settlement meetings, mediation and arbitration appointments. He also drafts letters which clients can use to send to people with whom they are having a legal dispute, or the lawyers who represent them.

Oliver represents his clients at Court hearings and trials in the County Court and High Court. He presents arguments to Judges on behalf of his clients and conducts the cross examination of witnesses.

He has a clear, concise and robust style of advocacy which helps to present his client's case in the most persuasive way possible.

Oliver's experience, skill and reputation make him a popular Barrister who is frequently instructed to provide advice and representation for all aspects of Commercial, Housing and Equine disputes.

Who do I work for?

In Housing disputes, Oliver predominantly represents Landlords who are looking to secure possession of a property rented to tenants, including the recovery of rent arrears.

He also represents, albeit less frequently, tenants who are defending possession claims brought against them.

In Commercial cases, Oliver's clients are typically business owners, company directors or sole traders, who are involved in a contractual dispute with another business or one of their customers. He also represents businesses in pursuing the recovery of debts and in enforcing judgments.

Oliver's Equine clients are horse owners/riders or businesses who provide goods and services to the equestrian market.

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