Before joining the English Bar, Olivia practised in Hong Kong for more than 20 years as both prosecutor and defence advocate, appearing at every level of court in English and Chinese.
She was named a Recommended/Leading Criminal Law Barrister in Hong Kong by Doyle’s Guide in 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Criminal Defence
Overview
Olivia is regularly instructed in serious criminal cases, including rape, drugs, homicide and white collar crime. In Hong Kong she appeared as sole advocate, as junior counsel and as lead counsel with a junior, including against silks and senior juniors.
She has particular experience in white collar crime. Having served as the deputy section head of the anti-corruption (public sector) team in the Hong Kong Department of Justice, she prosecuted and supervised corruption offences involving public officials. Since joining the private bar in 2013, Olivia has acted in a wide range of white collar matters, bringing the combined perspective of both prosecution and defence.
Following the 2019 civil unrest in Hong Kong, Olivia acted for a substantial number of defendants facing charges of riot and unlawful assembly.
