Expertise

Olivia has experience of acting in Commercial Court and Kings Bench proceedings, various arbitration forums (SCC, HKIAC, ad hoc, Court of Arbitration for Sport) and football dispute resolution procedures (FIFA’s Player Status Committee, FIFA Dispute Resolution Committee, FA Rule K arbitration, EFL Section 9 arbitration).

Since becoming a Knowledge Lawyer, Olivia has developed a keen interest in the regulation and practicalities of third-party litigation funding and has contributed to several articles and publications in this area.

Career

Olivia studied Law at Durham University. She trained at Ashurst and qualified there in 2016, where she worked primarily in international arbitration. In 2018 she moved to Northridge Law, where she spent over five years working on commercial disputes and regulatory matters in sport.

Publications and Media

Olivia has authored or contributed to a variety of publications since joining Stewarts. A selection are listed below:

• LCIA issues revised Schedule of Costs and Guidance Note
• Stewarts response to Civil Justice Council review of third-party civil litigation funding
• Ciarb launches guidelines on third-party funding in arbitration
• CJC Report recommends extensive reform of third-party funding and DBAs for commercial disputes

Personal

Olivia is a keen football player and Liverpool FC supporter.