Nick Oliver

Background

About Nick Oliver

Nick has become particularly known for dealing with insolvency disputes, insolvency investigations (particularly in a fraud context), technical insolvency/restructuring advice and complex asset/debt recovery matters (including cross-border). He has been ranked by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ‘Client’s guide to the UK legal profession’ as a specialist in his field for a number of years. Chambers refers to him as having "a well-deserved reputation for contentious insolvency work." The Legal 500 identifies him as one of the leading insolvency lawyers for the South East, and "one of the most technically adept insolvency solicitors, with an impressive network across industries and the ability to offer innovative solutions to complex issues". In addition to acting for individuals and company directors (including defending insolvency related claims and disqualification proceedings), Nick has provided technical advice on insolvency related matters to clients including insolvency practitioners, banks, local authorities, HM Revenue & Customs, landlords and trade creditors. Nick has advised on a number of high profile bankruptcy and insolvency cases including acting for Michael Barrymore in relation to his bankruptcy, and advising the trustee in bankruptcy of Asil Nadir. Nick moved to Isadore Goldman in September 2018 to open their new South Coast office. Although based in Portsmouth, Nick acts for a number of clients in London and nationally. He is also regularly instructed on matters in the High Court in London.