Olivia undertakes all aspects of education law, advising and representing local authorities, schools, parents and students at the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales (SENTW), First-Tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability – SENDIST) and County Court. She has experience of cases involving:

  • Appeals against refusals to undertake a statutory assessment.
  • Appeals against refusals to make a statement of special educational needs following statutory assessment.
  • Appeals against parts 2, 3 and 4 of a statement of special educational needs.
  • Claims of disability discrimination in relation to a child’s repeated exclusion.

Directory Quotes

Olivia is very approachable and always able to give detailed, balanced and clear legal advice. A tenacious and skilled advocate, who is able to expertly and effectively cross- examine both professional and lay witnesses.”

The Legal 500 2023, CHILD LAW (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE)

Olivia is incredibly user friendly. For clients, she is calm and reassuring, and helps the clients to feel comfortable with the direction their case is taking.”

Legal 500 2022, Child Law (Public & Private)

Attention to detail. Clear analytical skills. Strong advocacy skills.”

LEGAL 500 2021, FAMILY AND CHILDREN LAW

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • Bar Vocational Course (2008: Centre for Professional Legal Studies, Cardiff)
    • LLB Law (2004 – 2007: Cardiff University)
    • Queen Mother Scholar (Middle Temple: 2008)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Middle Temple
    • Wales and Chester Circuit
    • Western Circuit

  • Olivia Pike is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.