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Barristers Overview
Oliver Shipley
If you require further information then please contact the clerks on
01482 323264 or clerks@hullbar.co.uk

Oliver Shipley

Pupil Barrister, Call 2021

Principal Areas of Work
  • Civil Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Family Law

Call 2021

Prior to pupillage, Oliver worked as a paralegal where he gained experience in several areas of law. He commenced his pupillage in 2021, under the supervision of Dale Brook. Oliver now accepts instructions in civil, family and crime.

Civil and Regulatory

Oliver is accepting instructions in a wide range of civil and regulatory matters. He has experience in medical & clinical negligence, aviation & aerospace, banking & finance, professional discipline, and general civil litigation. Examples of Oliver’s recent work are:

SH v BF [2021] EWHC Ch – Advising in a High Court TOLATA matter.

CCF v S and TM [2021] – Pre-action advice on misrepresentation and unfair contract terms.

GMC v X [2022] – Appearing in a Public Interest Immunity application on behalf of the General Medical Council.

Family

Oliver accepts instructions in all aspects of family matters, with a particular focus on financial remedies, court of protection, and private children law. Examples of Oliver’s recent work are:

KP v SH [2022] – Advising in financial remedy proceedings involving family trusts.

RF v SF [2022] – Advising in relation to an application for a legal services order.

NELC v AR and JW [2022] – Advising a Local Authority in respect of an application for the appointment of a nearest relative in Court of Protection proceedings.

Crime

Oliver has observed a wide range of regulatory and criminal matters in the Crown Court and Magistrates Court and accepts instructions for both the prosecution and defence.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) – (2:1)

Master of Laws – Distinction

Bar Practice Course – Very Competent

Memberships

Middle Temple

North Eastern Circuit

Awards and Scholarships

ESU-Essex Court Chambers National Mooting Competition 2020/2021 – Finalist

University of Hull Mooting Competition 2019/2020 – Winner

University of Law Advocacy Scholar – 2020/2021

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