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
James Gray's 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
James Gray's 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
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