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Oliver Powell
Position
London and Oxford. Practice covers all areas of children law, including private and public law children cases and Family Law Act proceedings.
Career
Called 2013. Oliver has represented clients in the Court of Appeal, High Court, County Court and Family Proceedings Court in public and private law proceedings. He acts for local authorities, parents, grandparents and children’s guardians in this area. He understands that attending court can be a stressful and confusing experience. Therefore he seeks to reassure his clients and make certain that they understand the process every step of the way.
He has experience of cases involving physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect, drug and alcohol abuse, non-accidental injuries and emotional abuse. He has also been instructed by the Official Solicitor and has experience in cases where mental capacity has been a live issue.
Oliver has a busy private law practice. He has experience of applications for all types of orders under the Children Act 1989. Further, he is regularly instructed in cases involving substance misuse and allegations of abuse. Oliver believes that the most effective outcomes are achieved by combining forcefulness with courtesy.
In Family Law Act proceedings, Oliver regularly represents parties at both ex-parte and contested hearings.
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Bar Pro Bono Unit
Middle Temple
Education
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford (2012 Bachelor of Civil Law); University of Birmingham (2011 LLB First Class); University of Reading (2008 BSc First Class); BPTC (2013 Outstanding, and winner of the Advocacy and Conference Prize); Middle Temple Astbury Scholar and winner of the Baron Dr Ver Heyden de Lancey Prize; Malvern College (2003-05).
Leisure
Cricket, squash and running.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Oliver Powell – Harcourt Chambers ‘Oliver’s preparation and attention to detail are second to none. He is extremely knowledgeable and always up to date with current case law. His advocacy is outstanding, measured and thorough – often picking up on points missed by others.’