Oliver Connor > New Park Court Chambers > Leeds, England > Barrister Profile
New Park Court Chambers Offices
16 PARK PLACE
LEEDS
LS1 2SJ
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Oliver Connor
Work Department
Crime, Regulatory, Civil
Position
Oliver Connor accepts instructions in a number of areas including Crime and Regulatory.
Oliver commenced pupillage at New Park Court Chambers in September 2020 under the supervision of Adam Birkby and Geraldine Kelly, affording him the opportunity to observe highly experienced counsel in complex and serious criminal trials.
Building on this experience, Oliver regularly appears in both the Magistrates and Crown Court presenting cases which have earned him praise from his clients and the Judiciary alike.
Oliver also regularly undertakes LPP review work for governmental organisations such as HMRC and the SFO.
Additionally, Oliver is routinely instructed to act on behalf of Social Work England dealing with regulatory matters in fitness to practise hearings. Oliver now accepts instructions in the early stages of such investigations and assists with the drafting of documents and advises in relation to evidential issues and likely sanctions before presenting the cases at final hearings.
Oliver continues to develop his practice defending and prosecuting a wide range of offences in both the Magistrates and Crown Court across the North-East. His regulatory practice also continues to grow.
Oliver’s regulatory practice continues to grow as he routinely acts on behalf of Social Work England in Fitness to Practise investigations. Such work requires the assimilation and distillation of large volumes of documents collected from third party agencies before advising upon the merits of the case and seeking to acquire further evidence where necessary. In order to do this, Oliver must work closely with his professional client, communicating openly and clearly in order to meet tight deadlines.
Due to the sensitive nature of material involved in these cases, Oliver is adept utilising discretion in his review and presentation of the evidence. Additionally, when reviewing evidence Oliver is able to recognise with ease any further redactions that are necessary before communicating these swiftly to those instructing him.
Memberships
CPS Level 2 Prosecutor