Oliver Doherty > Chambers of Sally O’Neill and Michael Holland KC > London, England > Barrister Profile

Oliver Doherty

020 7405 3232 o.doherty@furnivallaw.co.uk

Position

Well-regarded advocate with a quickly developing criminal and regulatory practice. Accepts instructions for both prosecution and defence work. Has been instructed to represent in the Crown Court in trials including allegations of serious violence, the supply and production of Class A and B drugs, kidnapping, public disorder and serious sexual offences. Also has a specialist military practice. Has a developing reputation in the Court Martial jurisdiction. Often instructed to represent serving and former soldiers who find themselves accused of offences arising within either their service or civilian lives. Clients benefit from his military experience gained during six years in the British Army, including overseas operational tours. Has a related interest in international criminal and humanitarian law. Also undertakes privately funded road traffic work and has experience of defending in cases involving homicide in the course of driving. He is developing experience of fraud and regulatory work and has provided pre-trial advice to a number of prosecuting authorities. Holds security vetting to SC level. Also appears for interested parties in coroner’s inquests and has experience in the field of media law.

Career

Called 2009, Inner Temple.

Languages

French.

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association; Lawyers for Liberty; Association of Military Court Advocates.

Education

The King’s School Worcester; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst; University of Durham (2002 LLB); City University London (2009 BVC).

Leisure

Rugby, sailing (Bar Yacht Club).