Director
John joined the firm in 1974 as the fifth generation having served his apprenticeship with Clark Oliver Dewar and Webster in Arbroath, now Thorntons LLP. He advises on all matters you would expect of a chamber practise but has a particular interest in Succession/Inheritance Tax Planning and Estate Administration. Outside of work, John enjoys golfing and gardening though not at the same time!
Director
Henry joined the firm in 2016 from Stronachs LLP in Aberdeen where he worked in the Agricultural and Property Law departments. He is the sixth generation of the business and advises clients on a wide range of matters from the preparation of Wills and Power of Attorneys to house sales and purchases. Henry has a particular interest in agricultural and rural property and enjoys playing golf in his spare time.
The firm dates back to 1790 when John Oliver, the son of an Ironmonger, and James Elliot decided to set up a legal practice in Hawick. The firm operated through various different names until 1849 when the firm changed its name to George & James Oliver, and the Oliver name has continued in an unbroken line since. The firm is currently run by John and Henry Oliver together with a team of enterprising staff and prides itself on providing a personal, face to face service to clients. The firm has one office serving Hawick and the Scottish Borders.
