Park Square Barristers Ltd.

Crime,

Olivia is regularly instructed across the entire spectrum of criminal proceedings, from first hearings to appeals in the Crown Court. She is direct access accredited and has previously prosecuted on behalf of Northern Rail. Olivia also appears within the Youth Court and has a real interest in this practice.

Olivia volunteered with legal clinics and undertook pro-bono work prior to coming to the Bar. She has valuable experience in dealing with people who are in distress, and those in crisis. In her practice, she regularly assists vulnerable clients and witnesses, priding herself on being an approachable, fair, and robust advocate.

Notable cases:

Prosecution:

• R v T (2022) – Prosecuted a domestic GBH. Olivia was able to convince the bench that this was not self-defence, resulting in a S47 conviction in the alternative.
• R v A (2023) – Achieved a S47 conviction for the prosecution of a domestic assault which had never received the support of the Complainant. The Crown’s case relied solely on the evidence of attending police officers.

Defence:

• R v K (2023) – Sexual Assault of a Child under 13. Sexual Touching charge was dismissed at the close of the prosecution case and the Defendant convicted of a Common Assault at the lowest level.
• R v T (2023) – Youth Robbery trial. Successful submission of no case to answer following cross examination on the reliability of the complainant’s evidence.

2022 - Pupil at 39 Park Square, Leeds

2023 - Tenant at 39 Park Square, Leeds

Criminal Bar Association

The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple