Olivia Magennis

Olivia is a specialist family law barrister, with a particular emphasis on the law as it relates to children. In both private and public law cases Olivia acts for parents, children, extended members of the family and local authorities. She regularly appears in complex cases involving serious injury, with complicated or conflicting medical evidence, whether with or without a leader. Olivia also has a wealth of experience in cases involving serious allegations of sexual and physical abuse, NAHI, factitious illness, insulin poisoning and emotional harm. Olivia has particular experience of and expertise in highly contentious private law cases, and takes a calm, measured approach to all.

Birkenhead High School; Christ’s College, Cambridge University (2003 BA Law 2(:1)); Inns of Court School of Law (2004 Bar Vocational Course); 2007 MA (Cantab).