Oliver qualified as a Solicitor in 2014 and joined Nelsons in 2017.
Oliver became a Legal Director in June 2022 and specialises in commercial property disputes and contentious trusts.
Areas of Expertise
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes:
- Commercial lease re-entry/forfeiture claims and relief from forfeiture applications
- Enforcement of tenant covenants under Section 146 Law of Property Act 1925
- Disputes relating to commercial service charges
- Termination and renewal of business tenancies under Part II Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- Disputes relating to the legal status of occupiers of commercial property
- Disputes arising out of or under Authorised Guarantee Agreements
- Claims for commercial rent arrears and retrospective rent reviews
- Disputes relating to interim, terminal, and final dilapidation claims in respect of commercial premises
- Recovery/repossession of commercial premises on the basis of trespass
- Disputes relating to the exercise of tenant break options
- Commercial and general property disputes:
- Disputes relating to the creation, use of, and unlawful interference with both public and private rights of way (e.g. rights of access, support, drainage, etc.)
- Commercial and private boundary disputes
- Claims relating to the adverse possession of both registered and unregistered land
- Disputes relating to the application and enforcement of restrictive covenants
- Claims relating to overage/clawback agreements in respect of possible development of land
- Disputes arising out of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
- General claims for nuisance affecting property (e.g. unlawful noise, smell, heat, and release of water, etc.) and their possible remedies (e.g. injunction and/or damages)
- Collective enfranchisement and residential lease extensions under Part II of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (in respect of flats) and Part I of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (in respect of houses)
- Contentious trust disputes:
- Trusts of land generally and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996
- The creation and enforcement of resulting and/or constructive Trusts
- Claims/defences relating to both promissory and proprietary estoppel
Professional Information
- Recommended by The Legal 500
- President of the Derby and District Law Society
- Former Vice-Chair of the Mansfield Area Law Association
- A member of the Property Litigation Association
“‘Friendly and professional’ associate Oliver Maxwell is particularly active in commercial landlord and tenant matters, easement disputes and claims involving the interpretation and enforcement of overage agreements.”
– The Legal 500
“I found Oliver Maxwell to be personable and professional, he gave excellent direction at the same time highlighting risks I would definitely recommend Nelsons and Oliver Maxwell personally.”
– Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
“My experience of working with Oliver Maxwell has been exceptional. He has been engaging and provided timely advice on a number of lease related issues. What makes him stand out is that he has a very concise and pragmatic approach will helps when I have multiple demands on my time.”