Oliver Dixon
Overview
Call 2021 – Middle Temple
Oliver enjoys a busy civil practice with a particular interest in property (commercial and residential), housing, and personal injury. Oliver undertakes work in the fast, intermediate, and multi-track including on appeal.
Oliver enjoys a strong Employment Law and Equality law practice with experience in all areas of discrimination. He also undertakes TUPE and whistleblowing claims.
Oliver is regularly instructed on cases involving detailed factual and legal arguments including in developing and under-serviced areas of law. He is able to identify and focus on the key issues within litigation and is recognised for his ability to tailor his approach to best meet the needs of each client. Oliver is instructed by Claimants and Defendant’s across his practice, which has helped build a strong foundation upon which to build a case strategy and provide practical advice.
He is known for his client-focused approach to advocacy and advice, particularly in cases relating to residential property and employment which can be particularly sensitive. Oliver ensures that clients always feel involved and informed throughout the progress of a case and will always take the time to reduce the confusion and anxiety that proceedings can cause.
He has a reputation for quick thinking and being able to adapt to changes on his feet whilst providing robust advocacy. His concise style ensures that the Court focuses on the key points which support his arguments giving the best chance of a successful outcome.
Before coming to the Independent Bar Oliver worked for the Government Legal Department in a range of areas including property, employment, and immigration. He accepts direct access instruction.
Expertise
Oliver has a strong property practice, acting for both landlords and tenants. He can accept late instructions and on a direct access basis. He accepts work relating to:
- Possession proceedings
- Deposit protection claims
- Housing disrepair claims
- Discrimination in housing and the public sector equality duty
- Adverse possession
- Trusts and Equity claims (TOLATA)
- Beneficial interests
- Rent arrears
- Unjust enrichment
- Propriety estoppel
- Overriding interest claims
- Land Registration
- Injunctive relief
Oliver has a varied employment practice and is noted for his ability to develop his style to best fit the differences between the Civil Courts and the Employment Tribunal. He accepts instructions in all employment claims including:
- Discrimination claims
- Unfair and constructive dismissal
- Whistleblowing
- Statutory pay
- Holiday and working time
- Unlawful deduction from wages, including under the Tips Act
- Breach of contract
- Trade union disputes, including injunctive relief
- Redundancy
- Modern Slavery (including with immigration)
Equality Act Claims
Oliver has experience in effect of the Equality Act beyond the well-trodden Employment arena. He accepts instructions relating to discrimination in housing, transport, and the supply of good and services.
Oliver has a depth of experience in personal injury claims. He has acted in high value disputes including serious injury and future loss of earnings. He accepts instructions in:
- Road Traffic Accidents
- Public Liability
- Employers liability
- Occupiers liability
- Product liability
Oliver has appeared before the First Tier Immigration Tribunal and Upper Tribunal as well as the Civil Courts in a range of matters for individuals, businesses, and the SSHD. These include:
- Asylum appeals
- Visa disputes
- Family immigration
- Deportation
- Judicial review
- Civil penalties for illegal working
- Civil penalties for clandestine entrants
Oliver earned a LLB from Bristol University. Following this, he stayed at Bristol to complete a Master’s degree in Human Rights Law with a focus on modern slavery and immigration. He completed the Bar Vocational Studies at City University before being called in 2021.
He undertook pupillage with the Government Legal Department from 2021 to 2022, after which he stayed with the GLD before moving to the Independent Bar in 2024.
Oliver grew up in Cambridge before moving to Bristol for university, where he still lives. Outside of work, he enjoys playing and watching any range of sport and a casual study of history.
Background and Education
- Oliver earned a LLB from Bristol University. Following this, he stayed at Bristol to complete a Master’s degree in Human Rights Law with a focus on modern slavery and immigration. He completed the Bar Vocational Studies at City University before being called in 2021.
- He undertook pupillage with the Government Legal Department from 2021 to 2022, after which he stayed with the GLD before moving to the Independent Bar in 2024.
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