Oliver Millington

Practice Areas

Oliver is an experienced family law barrister who specialises in all aspects of the law relating to children. The focus of Oliver's family practice is on public law proceedings in which he represents local authorities, parents, extended family members, prospective adopters and children via their guardians. He is regularly instructed in complex cases concerning serious non-accidental injury, sexual abuse and complex mental health issues. Oliver is used to dealing with international issues concerning jurisdiction and placements abroad.

Oliver is also regularly instructed in private law disputes, in particular where there are allegations of serious physical or sexual abuse, cases involving intractable hostility and where the children are separately represented.

As an advocate, Oliver has the benefit of drawing on a common law background, which has given him exposure to a wide variety of tribunals, including jury trials. His previous experience in personal injury and clinical negligence law has provided him with a distinct advantage in the many family cases that concern complex medical issues.

Oliver is qualified to accept Direct Access instructions.

Career

Called in 2003. Tenant at Deka Chambers (formerly 9 Gough Square) since 2005. Recorder (Family Court) since 2018.

Professional Memberships

- Family Law Bar Association

- Association of Lawyers for Children

Publications

Co-author of The PLO Explained, a practitioners’ handbook to the Public Law Outline published by 9 Gough Square (First and Second editions).

Personal

Educated at Oxford University (Magdalen College) and the College of Law.