UK Bar
Health & Safety - London (Bar)
Oliver Powell is a well-regarded practitioner with considerable experience in defending both companies and individuals in a range of health and safety matters. His work spans several sectors including construction, manufacturing and healthcare.
Strengths
"Oliver is extremely clever, thoughtful and strategic. He combines these skills with great human qualities that make for a very impressive lawyer."
"Oliver's strengths are his level of detail and the ability to be really candid with clients. He is clear and concise."
"Oliver works in a thoughtful and compassionate manner."
POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - All Circuits
Oliver Powell of Outer Temple Chambers represents both the Crown and defendants in respect of freezing injunctions, restraint, confiscation and civil recovery matters. His varied clientele includes third parties and liquidators, and he is particularly noted for the quality of his advice when it comes to cash seizure and money laundering cases.He has further experience in handling account freezing orders.
Strengths
"Oliver is a fantastic junior with a can-do attitude. A real hard worker who will put in the extra effort with clients, he's very good with judges and is great on his feet."
"Oliver Powell is very quick to consider issues. He provides reliable advice and very much understands the commercial angles attached to any case."
"His knowledge of the law in this area is second to none."
Sanctions - All Circuits
Oliver Powell of Outer Temple Chambers is highly sought after by private individuals, domestic corporations and multinational organisations alike for advice on sanctions, asset forfeiture and export controls. He adeptly navigates key regimes, including those of the UK, USA, EU and UN, to deliver tailored sanctions compliance guidance and to assist with listing challenges.
Strengths
"Oliver is a fantastic junior with a can-do attitude. He's one of the hardest-working people I know and he puts in the extra effort with clients."
"Oliver is excellent. He's on top of the detail, gives commercially astute advice and understands the implications on the wider business when giving advice."
"Oliver is my go-to barrister for sanctions advice. He is incredibly smart, very commercial and just easy to work with. I would have no hesitation in recommending him."
"Oliver has the right combination of skills to produce excellent output in a way that supports our clients in making strategic decisions."
