James Gray
Associate Solicitor
James is based at our Spa Place, Leicester office within the Commercial Property team. James’ specialisms include advising on all areas of freehold and leasehold commercial, agricultural and (aspects of) residential property.
Expertise
- Disposal and acquisition of freehold and leasehold commercial property
- Commercial, agricultural and residential
- Landlord and Tenant (including Estate Management and Lease Renewals)
- Development (including Conditional Contracts, Options, Overage, Promotions)
- Secured lending
- Corporate support
Approach
James is pragmatic and client-centric in approach to dealing with instructions .While not losing sight of the need to address the inherent detail and complexity in commercial property work, he strives to provide a commercial, proactive and value-adding service for every client.
Career Highlights
- James was employed at Fishers Solicitors in a Solicitors Clerk position, from 2002 – 2008
- Pickerings Solicitors, Tamworth; 2008
- Fishers Solicitors as a trainee from 2013 – 2015 and then qualified as a Solicitor, 2015 – 2018
Experience
Experience
14 years
Qualifications
- Attended Cardiff University: Business Administration BSc (Hons); 2003 – 2006
- Birmingham University: Law LLB for Graduates; 2007 – 2009
- College of Law, Birmingham: Legal Practice Course; 2009 – 2010
Memberships & Accreditations
- Leicester
- j.gray@rotherabray.co.uk
- 0116 204 5325
Experience
Year Qualified
2015
Experience
14 years
Qualifications
- Attended Cardiff University: Business Administration BSc (Hons); 2003 – 2006
- Birmingham University: Law LLB for Graduates; 2007 – 2009
- College of Law, Birmingham: Legal Practice Course; 2009 – 2010
Memberships & Accreditations
New inheritance tax rules for farms: £2.5 million relief cap explained
Changes are coming to inheritance tax (IHT) for agricultural and business assets. After strong pushback on the original £1 million cap announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Treasury has revised its plans.
Half the Story charity supported with pro bono legal work from Rothera Bray
Rothera Bray has helped Grace Enterprises expand its social impact through a new state-of-the-art bakery for its social enterprise, Half the Story.
The firm’s Commercial Property team provided no-cost legal support to the Nottingham-based charity, which is dedicated to transforming lives through supportive employment in sustainable businesses.
Survivors of the 2023 Nottingham attack by Valdo Calocane respond to the publication of a CQC report into the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Below is a statement given by Greg Almond, Partner and Head of Serious Injury at Rothera Bray Solicitors who represents two of the survivors of the attack, Wayne Birkett and Sharon Miller. Greg represents Wayne and Sharon in their civil claims and at the Inquiry which will begin to hear the evidence from 23rd February 2026. The Inquiry is expected to last until early June.
People Focus: Jasmin Marshall – Wills & Probate
Meet Jasmin Marshall, our Associate Solicitor in the Wills & Probate team at our Mapperley office. She shares her inspiring journey into law and gives us a glimpse into life at one of our friendly and close-knit offices.