Olivia’s knowledge of the law is top class and her ability to deal with clients in a caring and empathetic way whilst still putting a case forward effectively is very impressive.”

The Legal 500 2024, Family: Children and Domestic Violence

Olivia acts on behalf of local authorities, parents, extended family members, interveners and children (separately or by their Guardians) in public law cases.

She has expertise in cases involving the representation of vulnerable parents, including those with learning disabilities and mental health conditions; allegations of sexual abuse (including historic abuse), non-accidental injury, domestic abuse and chronic neglect; placement order applications, including revocation of placement orders; and adoption order applications, including permission to oppose the making of adoption orders and cases where adoptive placements have broken down.

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Olivia is very approachable and always able to give detailed, balanced and clear legal advice. A tenacious and skilled advocate, who is able to expertly and effectively cross- examine both professional and lay witnesses.”

The Legal 500 2023, CHILD LAW (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE)

Olivia is incredibly user friendly. For clients, she is calm and reassuring, and helps the clients to feel comfortable with the direction their case is taking.”

Legal 500 2022, Child Law (Private & Public)

Attention to detail. Clear analytical skills. Strong advocacy skills.”

LEGAL 500 2021, FAMILY AND CHILDREN LAW

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • Bar Vocational Course (2008: Centre for Professional Legal Studies, Cardiff)
    • LLB Law (2004 – 2007: Cardiff University)
    • Queen Mother Scholar (Middle Temple: 2008)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Middle Temple
    • Wales and Chester Circuit
    • Western Circuit

  • Olivia Pike is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.