Oliver O'Brien, LLM
Oliver is a Lawyer at WEL Partners. He holds a Masters in Law from University College London, a Qualifying Law Degree from the University of Kent (United Kingdom) and has completed his Legal Practice Course from the University of Law, London. Oliver was called to the Ontario bar in 2025 having joined WEL Partners in October of 2022 as a Student.
Whilst in London, Oliver was a regular volunteer at the Marylebone soup kitchen which served as a place for shelter, food and community to London’s homeless and elderly. Working with vulnerable isolated people was an enriching experience and exposed him to the complex challenges that they face. This reinforced his passion for effective legal practice and its role in helping people resolve personal challenges.
Oliver has a particular interest in wills and estates, as well as the relationship between law and medical ethics, including end-of-life decisions, capacity and consent. Legal areas that play an important role in family life.
He believes in the power of mediation and communication as a means for successful dispute resolution and is confident in his ability to helps clients navigate the sometimes complex world of law and legal practice.
In his spare time, Oliver enjoys playing sports, travelling, volunteering and reading history.
Latest Blog Posts
- Clement v. Clement: a Trust Agreement and claim for Reimbursement on the basis of Unjust Enrichment
- O’Brien v. Munyagatanga: Fiduciaries and the Requirement Of Legal Counsel
- Lessard v. Culic: Costs Awarded Against Estate Trustee for Delay in Administration
- Costs Consequences of Abandoning an Application in Ontario
- Ontario Tribunal Confirms Correct Venue for Power of Attorney Disputes
- How an Attorney for Property or Personal Care May Resign: A Primer
