Olivia Fanizza

Olivia joined the Graduate Training Programme at Vardags. Olivia’s first seat is with family team, where she has worked on a number of enforcement applications and, most recently, assisted on complex jursidiction cases which require urgent action.

PRESS AND PUBLICATIONS

Olivia writes frequently on topics in areas of her growing expertise, including:

• Guide to Barder Events
• What to do if your spouse is being unreasonable in divorce negotiations
• Guide to stepparent rights

Education

Olivia read Modern Languages (French and Spanish) at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, and graduated in July 2019. Her studies focused on transgressive women in French 19^th century literature. Olivia went on to complete the GDL at BPP in June 2020 and then completed the LPC at BPP in June 2021 with distinction.

Career

Olivia previously worked with the Foreign Process Section in understanding rules of service overseas, especially in Pakistan and Portugal. She also interned with one of the Presidential Candidates running for President in Paraguay, where she helped with translations, social media and fundraising. During her studies at University, Olivia interned at a number of Family and Commercial law firms. 

LANGUAGES

Olivia is both a native English and Italian speaker as well as an advanced French and Spanish speaker.

Personal

Olivia is a passionate horse rider, competing regularly in show jumping in Italy. She has also enjoyed tennis for many years, playing for both her school and University - and continues to play in her free time.

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