Asset Forfeiture

Oliver is a member of Chamber's Asset Forfeiture Group and his practice focuses on the civil aspects of Asset Forfeiture and the Proceeds of Crime. Oliver receives regular instructions from HM Revenue & Customs in the area of MTIC fraud and condemnation, appearing in the VAT & Duties Tribunal and Magistrates' Court respectively. Oliver was recently instructed as second junior in the case of Rigcharm Ltd v HMRC and is currently instructed as junior in several other MTIC cases.

Before going into private practice Oliver worked for a large West End firm, during which time he was involved in R v Osman (21st July terrorist plot) and R v Shazli Hamid (£20 million fraud of Natwest bank). He has also spent time within the Criminal Finance & Civil Litigation Team at HMRC, working on condemnation and restoration appeals, as well as civil litigation claims arising out of these proceedings.

In 2007 Oliver featured on a learning DVD which accompanies 'Finch & Fafinski: Legal Skills' (Oxford: Oxford University Press).

Oliver is very passionate about sport and has a particular interest in rugby, as a player, coach and spectator. Oliver is also a keen skier and can be found sipping vin chaud in the Alps during most winter vacations.