Hodge Jones & Allen

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Oliver is a Senior Associate in the Civil Liberties & Human Rights team at Hodge Jones & Allen. Oliver joined Hodge Jones & Allen in June 2026 after working at another law firm for over 15 years.

Oliver specialises in inquests, civil actions against the police and other public authorities, and judicial review cases. Oliver has particular expertise in representing bereaved families in inquests following deaths in police custody or in prison, including where the death results from use of force by police or prison officers.

Oliver has acted in claims against the police for assault, false imprisonment, misfeasance in public office, discrimination and breaches of the Human Rights Act, and in judicial review challenges against government departments, coroners, the Independent Office for Police Conduct and local authorities.

From May 2015 to May 2019, Oliver was co-chair of Young Legal Aid Lawyers, a national group of junior lawyers which campaigns for access to justice and seeks to promote social mobility and diversity in the legal profession. In July 2019, Oliver received a Special Award at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards for making an exceptional contribution to legal aid and access to justice.

Inquest Lawyers Group (member of steering group)

Legal Aid Practitioners Group (member of advisory committee)

Young Legal Aid Lawyers (former co-chair)

Police Action Lawyers Group