Harry Oliver KC MCIArb

Chambers & Partners Directory
Which have ranked him since 2002 and since 2013 as one of three ‘star individuals’.

“He outworks everybody which means he is terrifyingly all over the detail – if you try to argue with him on figures, he’s always going to win. He’s astonishingly able on the figures and presents them in a really clear way to tribunals.” 2024

“He is hugely in demand because of his technical skill, strength as an advocate, and his ability to get on top of even the most complex case and be fully in command of the detail.” 2024

“Harry Oliver continues to be an excellent choice for finance work. He’s very clever and has an ability to condense complex issues into easy bite-size pieces for clients to understand when necessary.” 2023

“Harry’s commercial acumen, financial sense and overall wisdom are second to none. He’s a true leader in his field and someone whom every business leader and entrepreneur needs on their team.” 2023

‘His ability to understand the most complex of problems is second to none. He gets to grips with numbers in a way that you don’t see very often, and he is ferociously good as an advocate.’ 2020 – Star Individual

‘Sources see him as having one of the most technical brains at the Family Bar and applaud him for demonstrating the utmost attention to detail and having a charismatic court manner.Strengths: ‘He’s a forensic monster and nothing gets past him.’ ‘He’s a future High Court judge and has just got it all.’ 2018 – Star Individual

‘The leading junior in the field of divorce law who routinely handles significant financial remedy proceedings for extremely high-profile individuals. His work is mainly international and often involves complex issues relating to businesses and offshore trusts…A real fighter who thrives on complex cases.’ 2017 – Star individual

‘A go-to senior junior for high net worth financial relief matters with complicated assets. His peers are quick to praise both his incredible numeracy and tenacity. Harry has become one of the leading juniors in financial cases. He knows the law backwards, and gets all the details in no time at all. A real fighter, who thrives on complex cases, he’s the very best and most hard-working of the new generation, who will not be long out of silk.’ 2016– Star individual

‘Exceptionally numerate. A man with a big personality, and someone with a bright future ahead of him. Simultaneously charming and forthright, he makes complex situations and scenarios more simple to understand’ 2015 – Star individual

‘Man of the moment Harry Oliver is one of the most capable juniors at the Bar when it comes to matrimonial finance. His expertise encompasses a range of ancillary relief cases, and he regularly handles high-asset cases. ‘He is brilliantly incisive and meticulous, and has a phenomenal head for numbers.’ ‘He’s full of energy and willing to fight hard for the clients.’ 2014 – Star individual

‘…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.’ 2013 – Star individual

‘…lauded by sources for his tenacious advocacy style. … Sources comment that he is ‘a real star with an exceptionally bright future who is excellent with clients.’ 2012 – Tier 1

‘…impresses his clients and appreciated by his opponents. He brings character to his cases without being overbearing…widely backed’ 2010 – Tier 1

‘…a punchy advocate with excellent client skills and an assured and forceful manner’ 2009 – Tier 1

‘… 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.’ 2008 – Tier 1

Legal 500

Harry is extraordinarily numerate and can handle complex financial cases with expertise beyond his peers. He is a fantastic and hard-hitting advocate who also brings strategy and sense to the negotiating table. He is simply brilliant with analysing disclosure.’ – 2024

Harry is absolutely exceptional. He is ferociously clever and as financially astute as any accountant. He is the go-to barrister for any case involving financially complicated business structures.’ – 2023

Technically brilliant, charismatic, the utmost attention to detail, has the ear of the court, fantastic judgment and always thinking steps ahead of everybody else. ’ – 2020

Was ranked as a Leading Junior  since 2003.