Region Area

Barristers

Oliver Woolley

Position

Oliver became a tenant of chambers in 2014 following successful completion of his pupillage. In 2015 Oliver was nominated for the Jordans Family Law ‘Young Barrister of the Year’ award. Oliver has developed a broad practice specialising in all of chambers’ practice areas. He particularly enjoys dealing with financial disputes and complex private law Children Act 1989 matters, particularly those involving an international dimension (reported decision: D v E [2016] EWFC 3). Oliver has also appeared regularly in the Court of Protection, frequently instructed on behalf of the Official Solicitor. He has been admitted to the New York State Bar and in 2018 he undertook a placement at a matrimonial law firm in New York City. 

Education

LLB (Hons) Law, Durham UniversityBPTC City Law School, Certificate of Honour (Middle Temple) 

Mentions

London Bar

Family: children and domestic abuse

LEADING JUNIORS5
Oliver Woolley –1GC | Family Law ‘Oliver has superb attention to detail, he is always very well prepared, and his advocacy is calm, measured and persuasive. He provides pragmatic and focused advice.’
London Bar

Family: divorce and financial remedy

LEADING JUNIORS4
Oliver Woolley – 1GC | Family Law ‘Oliver is a go-to person for financial remedy cases. He is an absolute master of his craft. His advice is robust, strategic and effective. His preparation is always meticulous. He is an accomplished and assured advocate.’