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Oliver Nunn

Year of Call: 2011
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone: 0121 289 4333

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Property & Housing

Oliver Nunn is a specialist Property & Housing law barrister who is known for his clear, concise and robust style of advocacy, combined with a personable and pragmatic approach. His successful practice covers the full spectrum of property related disputes, representing clients at all levels, including the County Court, Business and Property Courts, Specialist Tribunals and the High Court.

Oliver has particular expertise and substantial experience acting and advising on matters such as:

  • Private Landlord and Tenant#
  • Social Housing
  • Unlawful Eviction
  • Agricultural Tenancies
  • Commercial Leases
  • Forfeiture & Relief
  • Trespass
  • Adverse possession

Oliver is particularly well regarded for his Housing and Landlord & Tenant practice, where he is regularly instructed by Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Insurers and other institutional investors in matters such as:

  • Possession
  • Injunction & Committals
  • Anti Social Behaviour remedies pursuant to the ASBCPA 2014
  • Public Law and Equality Act challenges
  • Judicial Review
  • Policy Advice
  • Housing Disrepair Claims

Having lectured in Public Law at the University of Leicester, Oliver offers significant experience in the Housing Law sector and is often brought in to advise and act in more complex possession proceedings which may include novel grounds for possession, succession, injunctive relief, Public Law defences and arguments raised under the Equality Act 2010.

Oliver is regularly instructed by Local Authorities, Housing Associations and the Police in seeking remedies under the ASBCPA 2014 and the Crime & Security Act 2010, including injunctions and closure orders. He has significant experience in the use of injunctions to regulate conduct, not just in relation to individuals and properties, but also wider areas such as town centres, including against ‘persons unknown’.

Oliver is recommended for his technical approach and is sought after for his advice in claims for unlawful eviction and on tactics navigating the complex case law and statutory framework associated with those high value claims.

Agriculture & Equine Property

Oliver is an Agricultural & Equine Law specialist who receives frequent instructions to advise, represent and settle pleadings on a wide range of agricultural, equine and animal disputes.

Oliver is a leading barrister in Property and Landlord & Tenant disputes, where he also lends his expertise to matters concerning Agricultural Property and Tenancies. He has previously advised landlords, tenants and public bodies in connection with tenancies of agricultural land and commercial property.

He combines his Property and Agricultural experience to offer effective and sympathetic advice to the Agricultural Property client.

  • Recommendations

    Oliver Nunn of 3PB Barristers is known in the social housing sector for his expertise in representing local authorities in actions for injunctions, committal and closure orders under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act. He also regularly acts in disrepair and discrimination disputes.

    Strengths: "He is intelligent with a great eye for detail."

    "Oliver Nunn is thorough, knowledgeable and reassuring for clients."

    Chambers & Partners 2025, Social Housing, Band 2

    “Oliver Nunn is the perfect mix of being personable with technical and legal strength. He is supportive, practical and hard-working. He is a strong advocate.”

    Chambers & Partners 2024, Social Housing, Band 2

    “I find Oliver Nunn’s attention to detail and thinking outside the box a breath of fresh air. He has great reasoning that he puts in a plain, simple language to help clients better understand the complexities of the law.”

    Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2023, Social Housing, Band 2 

    “Oliver is a strong junior in housing and across civil litigation. He is very knowledgeable in these areas, in particular social housing and commercial matters.”

    Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2023, Social Housing, Band 2 

    ‘Oliver is a phenomenal all rounder who punches well above his weight in terms of call. He is personable, supportive and cares about his client. He takes extensive notes, has excellent in-depth knowledge of his area, and is a persuasive and impressive advocate. He is proper and thorough in his approach and in his work. His advice is excellent and accessible.’

    Legal 500 2025, Social Housing, Tier 1

    “Oliver has excellent attention to detail and can be relied upon to give clear, concise and sound advice. He is a competent advocate who strives to achieve the best possible outcome.”

    Legal 500 2024, Social Housing, Tier 1

    “Oliver is very thorough in his work and pays close attention to detail. He gives sound and considered advice and has excellent drafting skills.”Legal 500 2023 – Social Housing Ranked: Tier 1

    ‘Oliver is approachable, knowledgeable, and thorough.’

    Legal 500 2022, Social Housing, Tier 1

    “Oliver Nunn is an excellent barrister who listens intently to instructions and carries them out as requested, whilst adding value with his own innovative ideas on defeating a claim. Even on cases where prospects are lower than preferred, Oliver is someone who is always happy to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in. He never shies away from a challenge. He is also more than happy to take ad hoc telephone calls for advice when needed. I hope to work with Oliver for many years to come.”

    Mike Curran, Associate Partner, Horwich Farrelly

    “....I work regularly with Oliver Nunn...he's incredibly technically and commercially astute in equal measure.”

    Josh Gregory, Associate Solicitor, Knights

    “We cannot speak highly enough of the quality of the legal advice, level of professionalism and commitment exhibited by Rebecca Stojak of Geldards LLP and Oliver Nunn of 3PB, not only with respect to the Freezing Injunction application, but also throughout the case. Rebecca and Oliver have both consistently gone above and beyond in terms of their level of application and expertise, and with their attention to detail having made a significant difference to the case. Rebecca’s equine experience and legal expertise is second to none, with Oliver combining deep legal knowledge with an ability to explain legal points in a way that is easily understood. We are very grateful to both Rebecca and Oliver for their unwavering support and dedication and would not hesitate to recommend their legal services for any matter, however complex.”

    Lay Client, Equine law case 

     

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