2009:  Tenant at 3 Serjeants’ Inn
2008-9: Pupillage at 3 Serjeants’ Inn
2008:  LLB, College of Law (First Class)
2008:  Bar Vocational Course, College of Law (Outstanding)
2007:  Queen Mother Scholarship, Middle Temple
2007:  Graduate Diploma in Law, College of Law (Distinction)
2005-6:  Caseworker for the Crown Prosecution Service
2005:   Chemistry M.Sci. University College, London (First Class)
1994-2001:  Southgate School, Enfield

Email: owilliamson@3serjeantsinn.com

Oliver is developing a varied practice in Professional Discipline, Medical Law, Police Law and various aspects of Public Law.  He advises and represents litigants in all Courts including the High Court, County Court, Crown Court and Magistrates Court as well as at specialist disciplinary tribunals, Coroners’ Courts and Employment Tribunals. 

Clinical Negligence & Healthcare - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

Professional discipline
Clinical negligence
Coroners’ Inquests

Mental Health / Best Interests

Judicial Review

Employment

Police Law - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE
Civil applications brought on behalf of the police
Civil actions against the police
Operational advice
Disclosure Applications
Inquests

Licensing

Administrative & Constitutional Law

Public and Administrative Law - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

Inquests and Inquiries
Human Rights.
Judicial Review
Mental Health / Best Interests

Information Law

Employment Law - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

Contractual disputes
Unfair and constructive dismissal
Discrimination

Professional Discipline and Regulatory Law - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE
 
Other work
Personal Injury (including road traffic accidents and infant settlements)
Contractual disputes (including Consumer Credit Act and Credit Hire cases)
Crime

Pro Bono Work 
Oliver accepts instructions on a pro bono basis in employment and medical cases (including providing representation for families at inquests)

Southall v General Medical Council [2010] EWCA Civ 407; [2010] Fam Law 699; [2010] EWCA Civ 484; [2010] All ER (D) 24 (May).  Junior Counsel representing Dr Southall: successful appeal to the Court of Appeal from the High Court on the issue of inadequate reasons for findings. 

Edwards v Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [2010] EWCA Civ 571; [2010] 3 WLR 1285; [2010] All ER (D) 247 (May).  Junior Counsel representing Mr Edwards: successful appeal to the Court of Appeal from the High Court on the issue of employee entitlement to contractual damages for breach of disciplinary procedures.  The Respondent has gained permission to appeal to the Supreme Court. The case is due to be heard in Summer 2011.

Oliver is currently instructed on behalf of Dr Southall as junior Counsel to Mary O’Rourke QC in General Medical Council v Dr David Southall before the GMC’s Fitness to Practise Panel.