Harry Oliver

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an absolute superstar in his preparation of cases." According to those that instruct him, "he can read the outcome of cases superbly well and advise accordingly in a straightforward, down-to-earth manner." Sources are quick to commend his "winning manner with clients and firm grasp of financial complexities.
 
 
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Harry Oliver practises solely in Family Law, with the vast majority of his work covering all aspects of ancillary relief and related enforcement proceedings (both domestic and international), including cases involving high profile clients, very substantial assets, offshore trusts and complex company structures.  He appears frequently with and against leading counsel.  He is experienced in disputes between unmarried couples brought under TOLATA 1996 and for financial provision under Children Act 1989 Schedule 1.

He also undertakes private law children cases, including those with an international aspect, and appears at all levels up to and including the Court of Appeal.

What the directories say:

Harry Oliver is recommended as a leading junior in Matrimonial Finance work by the Chambers & Partners Directory and for Family Law in the Legal 500 and Legal Experts directories.

Chambers & Partners (2010) – ‘… an ancillary relief man familiar with offshore trusts and corporate assets . . . Harry Oliver is liked and respected for putting his case forcefully and properly – fighting the case not the opponent . . . he has spent large parts of the year in potentially high-profile cases kept deliberately quiet.’

Chambers & Partners (2007) – ‘… a lively performer with plenty of fizz’

Chambers & Partners (2006) – ‘… a sunniness of disposition which turns to an air of grave purpose once the courtroom battle begins.’

Chambers & Partners (2005) – ‘… wields his unassuming nature and excellent research skills to deliver excellent results, making him someone who relies on so much more than brute force.’

Legal 500  - ‘… mature beyond his years’

Cases of Interest:

  • Corbett v Corbett (Court of Appeal) [2003] 2 FLR 385
  • R v Underdown [2002] EWCA Crim 712 CA
  • Re G [2001] EWCA Civ 1968, CA

Lectures:

  • Ancillary Relief Update
  • Maintenance Claims Post Miller & MsFarlane
  • The Matrimonial Home in Ancillary Relief Proceedings
  • Maintenance Pending Suit – Law Practice and Procedure
  • Procedure, Practice and the Law on Appeals
  • Children Act 1989 Schedule 1 and the effect of Re P (Child: Financial Provision) [2003] 2 FLR 865
  • Civil Partnership Act 2004

Appointments & Memberships:

  • Elected committee member of the Family Law Bar Association – 2003 to date
  • Member of the DCA Information Technology & Courts Working Group – 2005 to date
  • Member of the South Eastern Circuit

Education:

  • Tonbridge School
  • St Edmund Hall, Oxford, BA(Hons)History