Olivia O'Neil
Olivia O’Neil is a commercially focused solicitor, recognised for her clarity, responsiveness, and attention to detail. She delivers practical, results-driven advice and is dedicated to building strong, long-term client relationships.
Specialisms & Areas of Work
Biography
Olivia O’Neil qualified into the team as a Solicitor in September 2024, following completion of her training contract with Myerson.
She has developed experience across a wide range of contentious matters, including high-value and complex breach of contract claims, shareholder and director disputes, trademark infringement and copyright disputes, professional negligence claims, commercial agency disputes and debt recovery matters. Olivia has experience across the County Court, High Court, Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, and Court of Appeal.
Alongside her contentious practice, Olivia has played an instrumental role in the firm’s marketing and business development initiatives, particularly within the Intellectual Property sector. She has helped to strengthen the firm’s visibility, grow its professional network, and generate high‑value, fee‑earning opportunities. Olivia regularly publishes commentary on current IP developments and emerging case law and represents the firm at professional events to develop industry connections.
Olivia is known for her attentive, approachable, and client‑centred manner. She is committed to delivering advice that is clear, practical, and underpinned by meticulous attention to detail. She consistently goes above and beyond to support clients, ensuring their concerns are heard and their objectives are prioritised throughout the life of their matter.
Client Feedback
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Olivia’s guidance and representation was fantastic. She dealt with drafting and negotiation with real professional. It had been a pleasure working with you and the wider team.
Recent Experience
Olivia has developed significant court experience, including attending a strike‑out and reverse summary judgment application hearing in a £5 million conspiracy to breach a transfer claim involving an overage provision, which also progressed to an application before the Court of Appeal.
She has also assisted on a high‑value and complex breach of contract dispute valued at approximately £1 million. This work involved managing a substantial disclosure exercise, preparing an application for specific disclosure and defending an application for security for costs.
In addition, Olivia has supervised a substantial trademark infringement claim through to trial, with the matter settling shortly beforehand and securing a successful outcome for the client.
Insights & Media
From TikTok to AI Digital Twins: Khaby Lame and the Future of Image Rights in the UK
In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, the commercial value and significance of personal images have grown substantially. Questions regarding who controls the use of a person’s image now arise routinely, particularly in the context of social media, digital content creation, and AI-generated likenesses. This term refers to a...
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easyGroup Ltd v Easyfundraising Ltd [2025]: Trade Mark Infringement and Genuine Use Explained
In this case analysis, our Intellectual Property lawyers explain the Court of Appeal’s decision in easyGroup Ltd v Easyfundraising Ltd [2025] , which partially upheld easyGroup’s appeal against a High Court ruling that had dismissed several trade mark infringement claims and revoked certain trade marks in whole or in part.
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Sky v SkyKick: A Landmark Trademark Dispute and the Supreme Court's Judgment
Trademark disputes can have wide-reaching consequences for businesses of all sizes. In this article, our specialist Dispute Resolution Solicitors examine the landmark Supreme Court decision in Sky v SkyKick, exploring its impact on trademark law, bad faith registrations, and its implications for brand protection moving forward. The long-running...
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Bagging Rights Gone Wrong: The Notting Hill Tote Bag Trademark Dispute and IP Ownership Lessons
Courtenay-Smith and her company sued two brothers and their businesses, accusing them of trademark infringement, passing off, and copyright infringement related to the tote bag design she had launched in 2009. Our IP lawyers explore the case and the important IP ownership lessons it offers for brand-led businesses.
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