Olivia Fisher Solicitor
Dispute Resolution
Olivia Fisher is a Solicitor at Swinburne Maddison, working across both Contentious Probate and Family Law. Qualifying in July 2026, Olivia has continued to build a strong reputation for providing clear, practical advice and compassionate support to clients navigating complex and often sensitive legal matters.
Olivia joined the firm in 2025 and brings a strong academic background, having completed her MLaw degree at Northumbria University in 2023. Her legal career has been shaped by hands-on experience across both private client and family law, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the legal and personal issues that clients may face.
Prior to qualifying, Olivia gained extensive experience as a Paralegal and Trainee Solicitor, developing expertise in a broad range of matters including estate administration, wills, lasting powers of attorney, contentious probate disputes, financial remedy proceedings, child arrangements and other family law matters. This varied experience has equipped her with the technical knowledge and practical insight required to guide clients through challenging circumstances.
Olivia is recognised for her approachable manner, attention to detail and commitment to achieving positive outcomes. She takes pride in building strong relationships with clients, ensuring they feel supported and informed throughout the legal process. Whether assisting individuals in resolving family disputes or navigating inheritance and probate challenges, Olivia is dedicated to delivering pragmatic advice tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Known for her integrity, honesty and professionalism, Olivia is passionate about making legal services accessible and helping clients during significant moments in their lives.
- Contentious Probate
- Inheritance and Estate Disputes
- Family Law
- Financial Remedy Matters
- Child Arrangements Issues
- Non-Molestation and Protective Orders
Olivia began her legal career in 2024 as a Paralegal in a Family Law department at a North East law firm, where she progressed to a Trainee Solicitor role. During this time, she gained valuable experience across both Family and Private Client law, including drafting Wills, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) and estate accounts, applying for Grants of Probate, managing estate administration, and assisting with a range of family law matters. These included financial remedy proceedings, consent orders, non-molestation orders and child arrangements matters, giving her exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work from the outset of her career.
Since joining Swinburne Maddison in 2025 and qualifying as a Solicitor in July 2026, Olivia has developed her expertise across Contentious Probate and Family Law. She advises and supports clients on inheritance disputes, estate challenges and a wide range of family law issues, combining technical legal knowledge with a pragmatic and compassionate approach. Her experience in both disciplines enables her to navigate complex disputes sensitively and effectively, particularly where family relationships and financial matters overlap.
Olivia is passionate about building strong client relationships and helping individuals through what can often be some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Known for her attention to detail, approachable nature and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes, she continues to establish herself as a trusted adviser within both practice areas.
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Insight
Four Common Divorce Myths and Misconceptions
If you’ve recently started watching The War on Sky, you could be forgiven for thinking that every divorce involves dramatic courtroom confrontations, surprise revelations and tense cross-examinations. In reality, family law proceedings are often far less dramatic than television would have us believe. Most cases are resolved through negotiation, mediation or other forms of non-court […]
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Could your pension increase your Inheritance Tax bill? How the 2027 legislation change affects you
For many years, pensions have played an important role in estate planning. Unlike many other assets, unused pension funds could generally be passed to beneficiaries outside the scope of Inheritance Tax, making pensions an attractive way of preserving wealth for the next generation. From 6th April 2027 this is set to change, most unused pension […]
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Swinburne Maddison Expands Private Client Team Following Major Investment
Swinburne Maddison, one of the North East’s leading full-service law firms, has significantly expanded its Private Client team increasing the firm’s capacity to take on complex private client instructions across the North East and beyond. Following major investment in people, expertise and resources, the firm has brought together its strongest Private Client team to date. […]
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