Oliver Burgess

Education

Oliver studied Jurisprudence at Brasenose College, University of Oxford.

accolades

Oliver received an Exhibition (scholarship) from Brasenose College in recognition of his academic performance.

career

Oliver completed a First Year Scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills in 2021 and a Summer Internship at Barclays in 2023 as a Summer Operations Analyst.

Additionally, in 2022-2023, Oliver participated in the Oxford Legal Assistance Scheme, which involved assisting a law firm with refugees’ claims for asylum in the United Kingdom, as well as undertaking research on geopolitical events and how they can justify successful asylum claims.

PRESS AND PUBLICATIONS

Oliver writes frequently on topics in areas of his growing expertise, including:

• Vardags | GA v EL: Divorce Delays and Million-Pound Questions
• Can you take non-financial conduct into account in financial remedies upon divorce? – Family Law Week

languages

Native English and elementary French.

personal

During his time at the University of Oxford, Oliver rowed in the Brasenose College Men’s First Boat and was the Rowing Captain in the years 2022-2023.

Oliver’s other interests include playing the Piano and Saxophone – on which he has obtained Grade 8’s – and enjoys wild camping and hiking which he has done across the UK.

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