Oliver is an Associate in the firm’s Infrastructure department. He advises clients on public law across a range of complex and high-profile projects, with a particular emphasis on competition law (including subsidy control) and public procurement.
Oliver’s role:
Oliver provides comprehensive subsidy control advice across various sectors, working with both public authorities and grant recipients. He assists with compliance assessments under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, designs competitions, and advises on issues related to subsidies and schemes of particular interest. Oliver also addresses the implications of central government funding, contractual variations, and low-value subsidies.
In competition law, Oliver deals with potential breaches by public authorities. He has advised central government departments, local authorities, and major infrastructure programs on competition law risks and infringements.
Well-versed in procurement law, Oliver helps clients navigate PCR 2015, UCR 2016, and the Procurement Act 2023. He advises on high-profile procurements, drafts various contracts, and leads a team in redacting contracts for public authorities.
In the energy sector, Oliver advises on district heating schemes, electric vehicle infrastructure, and regulated electricity. His transport sector experience includes supporting an in-house legal team on public procurement, subsidy control, and commercial contracts.