Oliver Edwards

Introduction

Oliver is an experienced Senior Clerk with over 20 years of clerking expertise. As Senior Clerk to the Employment, Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence groups, he oversees all aspects of strategic planning, client care, business development and marketing, governance, practice development and case/diary management.

He began his career in 2002 and has gained an in-depth understanding of civil practice areas through roles at leading London sets Gatehouse Chambers and Crown Office Chambers. He relocated to the Midlands in 2020, initially taking the role of Civil Senior Clerk at Guildhall Chambers in Bristol, before joining St Philips Chambers in 2023.

Known for his approachable style, strategic mindset, and commitment to delivering excellent client care, he works closely with the Team Leaders and clients to deliver strategic growth and development of the teams’, focussed on our core value of building strong and long-lasting client relationships. “I am a strong believer that the overall success of our barristers/teams, is founded on the quality and longevity of the relationships we forge with our clients. I am always keen to understand our client’s business goals and aspirations, finding ways in which we can mutually benefit each other. The relationship is central to working effectively as a team, and that is what enables us to provide clients with the best possible experience”

Oliver is a member of the Institute of Barristers Clerks. He has previously presented via the Bristol Law Society to aspiring barristers, providing practical guidance and insights for a successful pupillage.

Oliver is married with two children. Most of his spare time is spent enjoying family time together – finding new ways to build elaborate dens out of bed sheets, pretending to be a dinosaur, being drenched in water fights, or even re-enacting episodes of Bluey! On very rare occasions, he will be found out on the golf course looking for lost balls, or alternatively enjoying some great food and drink at a good restaurant.