Olivier specialises in insolvency and restructuring, commercial litigation and property. He was admitted to the Bar in the Cayman Islands in 2006 and has appeared there in the Court of Appeal as well as here in the Privy Council. A former merchant banker, Olivier has considerable expertise in technical, financial litigation and is recognised by directories as a leading insolvency junior.

The Directories

...a "very bright, commercial lawyer who gets to the nub of the matter immediately."  Sources admire his "thorough preparation and his calm and assured advocacy style" (Chambers & Partners 2011)

...a "genuine pleasure to instruct" (Legal 500, 2010)

Olivier Kalfon is highlighted as "one to watch going forward." Kalfon is also admitted to the Bar in the Cayman Islands and is noted for handling cross-border insolvencies. Sources describe him as "sensible and pragmatic." (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Olivier Kalfon "sees a job through from start to finish," sources note. "He clearly has an impressive intellect, but is also in tune with commercial reality and has always been a pragmatic problem solver." (Chambers & Partners 2009)

…while up-and-comer Olivier Kalfon is popular with clients because he is commercial and "always does a great job." (Chambers & Partners 2008)

Other players of note here include "absolute star" Olivier Kalfon (Chambers & Partners 2007)

He “can just get up and go on any case” and “gets tremendous results even though he is young”. (Chambers & Partners 2006)

Areas of Emphasis

• Insolvency - All aspects, cross-border, corporate and individual including all stages of the winding up and bankruptcy process, disputed debts, transaction avoidance, validation orders and insolvency appeals
• Commercial - All aspects of commercial and banking litigation, including contractual disputes, sale of goods, finance agreements, bills of sale, international trade, partnerships, securities, bills of exchange, letters of credit and guarantees
• Company - Including directors duties and directors’ disqualification work
• Commercial chancery - occupational pension schemes, intellectual property, associations, trusts, settlements, family provision, wills, intestacy, probate
• Landlord & tenant/Real Property - all aspects including conveyancing, mortgages, easements, restrictive covenants.

Career & Associations

• London School of Economics and Political Science (BSc Economics)
• Called to the Bar in 2003, Inner Temple
• Admitted to the Bar in the Cayman Islands
• Fluent in French
• Member of the Chancery Bar Association