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Oliver Carter

UK 2026

Irwin Mitchell

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Inquests

UK-wide

3 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

UK-wide

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Irwin Mitchell

Practice Areas

I am an Associate Solicitor in the Public Law & Human Rights team, specialising in judicial review, health and social care, inquests and actions against the police. I joined Irwin Mitchell as a paralegal in 2010 before training and qualifying with the firm.

From May 2015 to May 2019, I was co-chair of Young Legal Aid Lawyers, a national group of aspiring and junior lawyers which campaigns for access to justice and seeks to promote social mobility and diversity in the legal profession.

In July 2019, I received a Special Award for making an exceptional contribution to legal aid and access to justice at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Inquests - UK-wide

Star Associates

Individual Editorial

Oliver Carter is noted for his experience in handling inquest matters on behalf of bereaved families. His work often focuses on deaths arising in a prison context, as well as deaths following police contact.

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Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant - UK-wide

Associates to watch

Individual Editorial

Oliver Carter is an associate at Irwin Mitchell in the public law and human rights team. He has a growing practice representing individuals and charities bringing claims against government and public bodies.

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Strengths

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Oliver has huge capabilities and future star potential.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Oliver is so very understanding and very knowledgeable. I am so happy I have him dealing with this for me and my family.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Oliver is very much on top of the law and proceedings. He is very insistent with thinking strategically but also collaborative and has a real client focus.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
His deep understanding of complex civil and inquest proceedings, sharp attention to disclosure, and ability to clearly explain legal processes to bereaved families are truly exceptional.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Oliver Carter is an excellent all rounder, I find him very user friendly, and his instructions are always very thorough. He picks up on everything and he is really good with written submissions.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Oliver is an excellent solicitor.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession