Olivia Pike > Chambers of Matthew White > Bristol, England > Barrister Profile

Chambers of Matthew White
St John's Chambers
101 VICTORIA STREET
BRISTOL
BS1 6PU
England

Work Department

Family & Divorce

Career

Call :  2008

Olivia is a family law barrister, specialising in public and private law cases concerning children. She was called to the Bar in 2008 and practised in Cardiff, before joining St John’s Chambers in 2018.

Olivia represents local authorities, parents, extended family members, interveners and children (separately or by their Guardians). Her expertise includes cases involving allegations of sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, chronic neglect and drug and alcohol abuse.

In suitable cases, Olivia accepts instructions to act directly from members of the public.

Memberships

  • Family Law Bar Association
  • Middle Temple
  • Wales and Chester Circuit
  • Western Circuit

Education

  • Bar Vocational Course (2008: Centre for Professional Legal Studies, Cardiff)
  • LLB Law (2004 – 2007: Cardiff University)
  • Queen Mother Scholar (Middle Temple: 2008)

 

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Olivia PikeSt John’s Chambers ‘Olivia’s knowledge of the law is top class and her ability to deal with clients in a caring and empathetic way whilst still putting a case forward effectively is very impressive.’