Oliver Glasgow QC

Appointed as Senior Treasury Counsel and on the Attorney-General’s list of approved counsel. He has a reputation for detailed preparation, exceptional advocacy and is “an especially good cross-examiner”. He is recommended in the top band of new silks in the Chambers UK Guide and the Legal 500.

He divides his practice between working at the highest level in the criminal sphere and specialising in complicated and serious quasi-criminal and regulatory work.

• He appears on behalf of the major prosecuting authorities in high profile trials of the utmost gravity and his work has won the plaudits of judges and opponents alike.
• He defends in regulatory and health and safety cases, and acts for interested parties in public inquiries and inquests where his advocacy skills have marked him out as “something special”.

He advises and acts for individuals and companies alike on all aspects of business crime and regulation.

Oliver accepts Direct Access instructions.

What others say:

“An effective advocate and a formidable opponent.” – Legal 500 2020

“Articulate, bright, sensible and easy to deal with.” – Legal 500 2017

“His attention to detail and work rate, balanced with a confident yet light touch, make him an impressive advocate.” – Legal 500 2017

“A real star of the future.” – Chambers UK 2017

“He’s a real class act and a really consummate prosecutor.” – Chambers UK 2017

“He is a rising star of the future.” – Chambers UK 2016

“A very careful, strong persuasive advocate in writing and on his feet.” – Legal 500 2016

“He is a brilliant prosecutor and unbelievably hard working.” – Chambers UK 2015

“A standout junior.” – Legal 500 2015