About Oliver Williams

Clients rely on Oliver Williams to manage their most complex transactions, both domestically and globally. A skilled practitioner, Oliver is well-versed in both M&A and private equity. He has Higher Rights of Audience in the Civil Courts as a solicitor, and was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn.

Skilled counsel with team approach to meeting client needs

Oliver maintains a broad practice covering private equity, corporate M&A, investments and shareholder arrangements. He has considerable experience representing private equity sponsors and corporate clients on a wide range of domestic and international transactions, debt and equity arrangements, and restructurings.

Oliver has significant experience of working with multidisciplinary teams involving legal, tax, accounting and corporate finance advisors. As such, he appreciates the value of a team approach to address the full scope of a client's unique needs.

Practice Focus

  • Private equity sponsors
  • Portfolio companies
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Joint ventures
  • Corporate restructuring

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Education
  • BPP University Law School, PGDL, LPC
  • University of Oxford, BA, with honors
Bar Admissions
  • England and Wales
Court Admissions
  • Higher Rights of Audience (Civil Courts)
Recognitions
Recognized or listed in the following:
  • The Legal 500 United Kingdom
    Recommended Attorney, 2024, 2025
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