He is hugely engaging and energetic on his clients’ behalf. He has got an empathy with people and with audiences because he gets it right in court and with the judge. ‘Clients appreciate his down-to-earth nature and ability to provide practical advice.’ “

Chambers UK 2021, chancery

Oliver had a broad commercial practice encompassing both advisory and advocacy work, at trial and using alternative dispute resolution.

His recent workload includes:

  • Advising and appearing in a claim for unpaid invoices involving issues of contract formation.
  • Obtaining judgment in a claim in restitution for monies paid by mistake.
  • Advising and appearing in a multi-party claim involving loans between family members which was successfully settled.
  • Obtaining interim security and final judgment for over £75,000 for a company against an ex-employee.

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  • Qualifications:

    • BA (Hons) Modern History (Oxon.)
    • M.St Modern History (History of the United States of America) (Oxon.)
    • GDL (City)
    • Exhibitioner of Lincoln College, Oxford (2003-2005)
    • Scholarship from the Rhodes Trust (2003)
    • Queen Mother Scholar
    • Harmsworth Entrance Exhibitioner of Middle Temple (2007-2009)

  • Professional memberships:

    • ACTAPS (Associate Member)
    • STEP (Affiliate Member)
    • Chancery Bar Association
    • Agricultural Law Association
    • Court of Protection Bar Association

  • Oliver Wooding is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.