Personal bio
Oliver was called to the Bar in 2011 by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, of which he is a Hubert Greenland Scholar. He is a Civil Barrister at KCH Garden Square Barristers of Nottingham & Leicester with particular expertise in Private & Social Housing including the range of orders and remedies under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014. Oliver is also highly experienced Counsel in Commercial disputes, providing a full range of advice and representation to commercial clients. He also has experience in Equine Law disputes and Animals Act litigation. He has a clear, concise and robust style of advocacy. Oliver’s professional clients appreciate his excellent client care and collaborative, approachable style of working. He is frequently instructed by businesses, local authorities, housing associations and insurers. Oliver is a popular choice with lay clients, who appreciate his personable and pragmatic approach. He was appointed as a Deputy District Judge on the Midland Circuit in September 2021 and is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Leicester, where he formally lectured Public and Contract Law. Oliver draws upon his extensive experience of litigation as Counsel, his subject knowledge as an Academic and his training as a Deputy District Judge in offering Arbitration services. As noted by the legal directories, he is detailed oriented, thorough and is able to communicate his reasoning on complex areas of law with great clarity. He is KCH Garden Square’s Head of Pupillage (Civil & Family), working alongside Leanne Summers, the Head of Pupillage (Crime). He is also the Head of KCH Garden Square’s Academic Panel. Oliver is ranked as a Tier 1 Leading Junior by the Legal 500 on the Midland Circuit and in Band 2 at the regional bar by Chambers & Partners.