London Bar
Court of Protection and community care
LEADING JUNIORS3Oliver Lewis – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Oliver is highly approachable and incredibly passionate about the rights of individuals with disabilities. His drafting skills are excellent.’
Oliver Lewis
Court of protection & mental healthinternational human rights lawinquests and public inquirieschildren's rights group, Doughty Street Chambers
- Phone020 74041313
- Email[email protected]
- Profilewww.doughtystreet.co.uk
Work Department
Court of Protection & Mental Health
International Human Rights Law
Inquests and Public Inquiries
Children's Rights Group
Position
Oliver is a human rights lawyer focusing on healthcare law and disability rights.
Oliver's public law practice involves judicial reviews of state actions, as well as Human Rights Act claims. He is on the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s panel of counsel.
His practice includes negligence and other claims involving failures by organisations to provide adequate care and support. His cases often have a discrimination angle under the Equality Act 2010. He has experience conducting confidential independent investigations for healthcare entities.
Education
PhD, international human rights law, University of Leiden MA Medical Ethics and Law, King’s College London MPA, Open University Business School LLB (Hons), LSE