Oliver acts for claimants and defendants in professional negligence matters involving solicitors, architects, builders, and surveyors. He has particular experience of negligence claims involving wills and trusts, including disappointed beneficiary claims.

Directory Quotes

Oliver is a skilled advocate with excellent technical knowledge. He is excellent with clients and always provides sensible, pragmatic advice.

The Legal 500 2025, Chancery, probate, and tax

Oliver has great technical knowledge and has the ability to break down complex matters into terms which can easily be understood by his clients.

Chambers UK 2025, Chancery

Oliver is great on his feet and quick to reassure clients with a friendly smile. He provides a sound strategy to achieve a client’s goal without getting lost in ancillary matters, cutting through the noise and focussing on the important issues.”

The Legal 500 2024, Chancery, Probate, and Tax

Oliver is an excellent problem solver with a forensic eye for detail. His reassuring and calming style is a real asset.”

The Legal 500 2023, Chancery, Probate and Tax

Oliver’s advice was first rate. He is very capable and does a thorough job in advising and representing when it comes to contentious trusts and probate disputes.’ ‘Oliver is unflappable, thorough, knowledgeable and great with clients. He is extremely approachable.’ ‘Mr Wooding is incredibly academic and thought-provoking in his review of a case. Any submissions made are incredibly well thought out and thorough.’ ‘Oliver is able to identify the key issues in extremely complex and technical matters.”

Chambers UK 2023, Chancery
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • BA (Hons) Modern History (Oxon.)
    • M.St Modern History (History of the United States of America) (Oxon.)
    • GDL (City)
    • Exhibitioner of Lincoln College, Oxford (2003-2005)
    • Scholarship from the Rhodes Trust (2003)
    • Queen Mother Scholar
    • Harmsworth Entrance Exhibitioner of Middle Temple (2007-2009)
  • Professional memberships:

    • ACTAPS (Associate Member)
    • STEP (Affiliate Member)
    • Chancery Bar Association
    • Agricultural Law Association
    • Court of Protection Bar Association

     

  • Oliver Wooding 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.