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Irwin Mitchell
40 HOLBORN VIADUCT
LONDON
EC1N 2PZ
England

Work Department

Public Law

Position

Associate Solicitor

Career

Oliver joined Irwin Mitchell as a paralegal in 2010 before training and qualifying with the firm.

From May 2015 to May 2019, he was co-chair of Young Legal Aid Lawyers, a national group of aspiring and junior lawyers which campaigns for access to justice and seeks to promote social mobility and diversity in the legal profession.

In July 2019, he received a Special Award for making an exceptional contribution to legal aid and access to justice at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Public sector > Administrative and public law

(Rising stars)

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Irwin Mitchell is regularly instructed by a diverse range of individuals and organisations, including large campaign groups, in complex and high-profile judicial reviews challenging local authority policies and decisions, human rights abuses by public bodies, and wider public interest cases. Practice head Yogi Amin is well known for handling high-profile cases and strategic litigation, including policy challenges in a broad range of key sectors. Oliver Studdert is highly skilled representing children bringing judicial review proceedings under the Children Act 1989, while Rebecca Chapman’s practice focuses on community care and Court of Protection work. Associate Oliver Carter is developing a strong reputation, especially regarding cases against government departments, local authorities and NHS bodies.