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Oliver Glasgow KC

Oliver Glasgow KC

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2 Hare Court fields a considerable depth of expertise in both defences and prosecutions at every level of justice, noted among clients as ‘of excellent quality and is a class above the rest’ and praised for its ’outstanding counsel supported by a superb clerking team.’ The set includes a number of key practitioners, including Brendan Kelly KC, highly active in matters pertaining to major sexual offences, and praised as ‘a fantastic advocate.’ Oliver Glasgow KC is described as ’intellectually formidable, balancing multiple complex and high profile cases at a time with ease’, and is frequently turned to by the Ministry of Defence among other prosecuting bodies. The ‘hugely experienced, dedicated and brilliant’ Julia Faure Walker’ is a port of call for high-profile matters that include complex homicides and terrorism cases.  Julia Faure Walker is noted as ‘very bright and well-prepared, thoughtful tactician, incisive cross-examiner’, and is retained as sole counsel in a breadth of areas, including drug supply, homicide and sexual offences.
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Position

Oliver Glasgow KC was appointed First Senior Treasury Counsel in 2021 and is on the Attorney-General’s list of approved counsel. He has a reputation for detailed preparation, exceptional advocacy and is “an especially good cross-examiner”. He is recommended as one of the star individuals in the Chambers UK Guide and one of the leading silks in the Legal 500.

He divides his practice between working at the highest level in the criminal sphere; appearing in public inquiries and inquests where the government, the military or the security services are often involved; and specialising in complicated and serious quasi-criminal and regulatory work.

  • He appears on behalf of the major prosecuting authorities in high profile trials of the utmost gravity and his work has won the plaudits of judges and opponents alike who have described him as “a different class from most”.
  • He advises and acts for the government and government agencies in inquiries and inquests engaging national security interests where his advocacy skills have marked him out as “something special”.
  • He represents agencies, companies and individuals in regulatory and health and safety investigations and proceedings, where his tactical acumen has seen him recognised as “commercial, hard-working and very approachable”.

Winner of the Crime and Extradition Silk of the Year at The Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2022.

Winner of the Crime Silk of the Year at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2023.

Career

Year of Call 1995; Middle Temple; South Eastern Circuit; Appointed King's Counsel 2016.

Memberships

Winner of Chambers UK Crime Silk of the Year (2023); Winner of Legal 500 UK Crime and Extradition Silk of the Year (2022); First Senior Treasury Counsel (2021); Senior Treasury Counsel (2015); Junior Treasury Counsel (2009); ATC Advocacy Trainer; Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers; Criminal Bar Association; Health & Safety Lawyers’ Association.

Education

  • MA Oxon, Jurisprudence, Oxford University.

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Testimonials

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  • '2 Hare Court are the premier set for individuals facing serious criminal allegations. No ask is too big, and they have fantastic options from KC through to the newest of tenants. There is a reason why they are always involved in the highest profile cases.'
  • 'Impressive set of excellent barristers.'
  • 'Excellent set of chambers. Outstanding counsel supported by a superb clerking team.'
  • 'A set with quality throughout. '
  • 'Excellent set across a number of criminal disciplines.'