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    Olaf Blakeley    
    Advocate, Partner  
    Olaf was educated at De La Salle College Jersey and later at King’s College, London where he graduated with an LLB (Hons). After completing his barristers’ exams he was called to the English Bar in 2000.  He returned to the Island and was called to the Jersey Bar as an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey in 2003.  Prior to working at Jenners, Olaf worked for two other Jersey legal firms: Mourant du Feu & Jeune and Viberts.
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Olaf specialises in litigation.  He represents both plaintiffs and defendants and has appeared in a number of high profile cases.  He has a proven track record and has a dynamic and individual style of advocacy. 
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Before practicing and studying law, Olaf worked for a number of years in the theatre as a magician and Illusionist and had a career of 8 years presenting news and current affairs programmes on radio and television for the BBC.
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Personal Information
Olaf has a private pilot’s licence and spends much of his spare time flying.  He is also a qualified skydiver and skydives regularly in Jersey, France and the United States.  When he is not flying or jumping from aircraft, Olaf spends a considerable amount of time woodworking.  His other hobbies include playing the flute and digital video editing. He was admitted to London’s Magic Circle by the President, David Berglas in 1990.

Email: olaf.blakeley@jenners.co.uk

 
       
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