Andrew Oliver
Profile
Andrew is a trusted specialist in the field of marine law and commercial fisheries, both nationally and internationally. He advises on the sale, purchase and financing of vessels, licenses, fishing quota and fishing effort. Andrew also advises on marine environmental matters including pollution, environmental protection and marine spatial planning.
Andrew’s regulatory expertise and experience means he regularly advises in connection with investigations carried out by local Inshore Fisheries and Conservation authorities, MMO, MCA and various other government departments.
Testimonials
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Chambers 2023
"I have worked with Andrew [Oliver] on a wide range of projects. He is knowledgeable, helpful, reliable and a pleasure to work with."
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Legal 500 2023
"Andrew Oliver has a high level of expertise and practical knowledge."
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Chambers UK
"Andrew impresses with his knowledge and experience, and ability in court."
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Legal 500
“Very smart and exceptionally practical.”
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Legal 500
“The ‘complete package’ with ‘few others having his experience and knowledge’ of health and safety matters in shipping and transport.”
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Bob Mainprize Mainprize Offshore Ltd
“I can personally recommend Andrew Oliver and Andrew Jacksons that have assisted Mainprize Offshore Ltd for over 10 years in many projects, new builds, sale and purchase of vessels, all types of charter contracts etc. The service is simply 5*, they go above and beyond what is expected. ”
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Legal 500
"Andrew Oliver is appreciated for his 'high level of experience."
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Legal 500
"...[Andrew] Oliver is particularly noted for his expertise in fisheries and marine environmental law."
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Private Client
"A huge thank you for delivering your presentation on “Brexit – a solicitor's perspective”. Your Paper was outstanding and very interesting to all those present."
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Legal 500
"Andrew Oliver is very practical and has an in-depth knowledge of maritime legislation."
News & Events
News
Fisheries Lawyer to Present at Leading Conference
Leading fisheries lawyer Andrew Oliver, a partner in our shipping & transport practice, has been invited to speak at a high profile conference organised by the Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum, which will focus on the next steps for fisheries management in the UK. Andrew, who recently became a consulting …
MoreFisheries team secures landmark victory for fishermen after decade-long proceedings
We are absolutely delighted that our fisheries team has been able to put to rest a long running dispute whose origins pre-date the Magna Carta concerning an exclusive right to fish in an area of The Wash. Since the mid-19th century there have been several disputes between the …
MoreHow can shipping simulators help legal proceedings?
Andrew Oliver, a partner in the firm’s Shipping and Transport department, recently visited the world class facilities of Modal Training based at Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, to look at the resources and assess how they could help the firm in assisting clients with the reconstruction of shipping casualties and …
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Boris's Plan for All Ships to be Green!
Week commencing 16 November saw UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announce his 10 point plan for a green industrial revolution in the UK. Understandably, the headlines centred upon the decision to bring forward the deadline for banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars to 2030 and further increases in …
MoreCovid-19: Top questions 01.05.2020
In these challenging times, our teams have been receiving a high volume of queries from clients in the fishing industry about the impact of Covid-19 and key issues such as grant funding shemes and the current picture around fisheries management and enforcement. To help our clients in the fishing …
MoreFisheries team update: Brexit and the Fisheries Bill, and team expansion
The first few weeks of 2020 have proved to be a busy time for our fisheries team, with the UK's exit from the EU and resulting Fisheries Bill, as well as the introduction of an electronic recording system for fishing vessels under 10m in length. Fisheries Bill Following …
MoreNavigating relationships between the fishing industry and the Offshore Wind (OSW) sector
Andrew Oliver, partner and head of the firm’s Fishing and Marine department, recently returned from an OSW Symposium as part of a delegation from Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) and Sea Source Offshore to the USA. As a panellist, he shared insightful advice on the UK’s experience of …
MoreScallop Wars arising from the Common Fisheries Policy
The recent ‘Scallop Wars’ have highlighted some of the key challenges the fishing industry faces when seeking to operate in line with the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), arising in this case from its interaction with national legislation. Recent events could be seen as a warning of things to come as …
MoreFurther Success in Court – Lynn Shellfish Ltd v Loose
Back in 2016, we reported that the firm had achieved a notable victory in the Supreme Court, having successfully represented a group of King's Lynn fishermen and boat owners in a long running dispute regarding the public right to fish in The Wash. At that time, a number of …
MoreShipping partner visits Modal’s state-of-the-art training facility
Andrew Oliver, a partner in the firm’s Shipping and Transport department, recently visited the world class facilities of Modal Training based at Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, to look at the resources and assess how they could help the firm in assisting clients with the reconstruction of shipping casualties and …
MoreOffshore energy & the fishing industry: managing risks
In addition to renewable energy generation, the marine environment is host to a number of other activities, many of which occasionally conflict with the activities of offshore renewable operators or those with cables on the sea bed – including the fishing industry. Andrew Oliver, head of our renewable energy group, looks …
MoreWind Energy Network March 2017 issue
The criminal courts have now had some 12 months experience of operating the new sentencing guidelines and it is clear they have done so with enthusiasm. The implementation of the guidelines came hot on the heels of the magistrates' courts being given unlimited sentencing power for fines; the combination of …
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