James Oram
Solicitor specialising in Commercial Property
James is based in our Holsworthy office and specialises in commercial property transactions on behalf of the firm although also has substantial experience with business transfers and planning & development matters.
He says “many commercial property transactions can be complex needing additional experience in related disciplines such as planning and development law. To aid the process, I aim to deal with matters quickly and efficiently as possible. I work closely with you, your accountants and other professional advisors to best achieve the needs of both you and your business.”
He was born and educated in Torquay, studied Law at Exeter University and qualified as a solicitor whilst in local government in 2009. James obtained the Law Society’s Diploma in Local Government Law and Practice in 2012.
He joined the firm as a solicitor in 2026 after having worked in-house and as a consultant solicitor for numerous companies, private clients and local authorities over the past 15 years.
Expertise
James’ experience includes:
- Commercial property sales and purchases, including sales of businesses as going concerns and mixed commercial/residential sites.
- Acting in the acquisition and disposal of multi-million pound sites for residential and commercial development.
- Negotiating and drafting option, promotion and overage/clawback agreements
- Commercial leases and renewals.
- Assisting in the management of commercial property estates. Drafting licences to assign, underlet and carry out works
- Dealing with planning and development matters; completing drafting and negotiating section 106/38/278/104 agreements. He obtained a confirmed compulsory purchase order for major highway infrastructure works completed in 2012.