Oscar Davies is the UK’s first publicly recognised non-binary barrister. Currently working at Garden Court Chambers, Oscar specialises in employment, education, human rights, commercial, and property law. They are a multi-award-winning Barrister and speaker, attending high-profile events and panels for organisations like Revlon, Solicitors Regulation Authority, Thrive Law, and more. They also recently spoke to MPs in a parliamentary briefing on the Supreme Court ‘For Scottish Women’ case, co-authoring a commentary for the Discrimination Law Association.
After achieving their BA Hons in French and History from King’s College London, Oscar completed their Graduate Diploma in Law at City St George’s, University of London before successfully passing the Bar Professional Training Course. They have a breadth of experience in law, from serving as Stagiaire President for the Court of Justice of the European Union to being a Barrister at Lamb Chambers.
Named in the ‘Top 10 Outstanding Contributions to LGBT+ Life’ at the British LGBT Awards 2022, Oscar’s dedication to LGBTQ+ and human rights is at the core of their every action. They were featured in the Evening Standard Magazine’s Unsung LGBTQ+ Heroes 2024, a finalist at the Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at Advocate’s Bar Pro Bono Awards 2024, as well as a finalist for the DE&I Rising Star of the Year at the Legal 500 ESG Awards 2024, winning LGBTQ+ Champion of the Year at the same awards. They were also recently awarded the King’s College Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award.
A leading figure devoted to the field of law, Oscar’s expertise is rooted in profound kindness and meaningful change, believing that both require ardent argument and definite empathy. With interviews given to The Times, Reuters, Pink News, the Humans of Law Podcast, and more, Oscar is an experienced, knowledgeable, and accomplished individual. Oscar recently delivered a speech at London Trans Pride, eloquently discussing various issues currently facing the trans community. They are a distinguished speaker bringing a blend of intelligence, strong advocacy, and humour, as seen on their social media platforms, to the world of law and make important and topical affairs easy for audiences, young and old, to understand and digest. They would make the perfect addition to any kind of event, already having received great feedback from audiences who felt engaged, informed, and energised.
Oscar's official speaking topics are listed below:
- What Are Human Rights?
- Human Rights Versus the World’s/Nature’s Rights?
- Best Practice to Avoid Discrimination in Organisations
- Employer And Employee Rights
- Legal Protections for Non-Binary and Transgender Individuals
- Discrimination (In the Workplace) And the Equality Act 2010
- Diversity And Inclusion
- Bullying And Harassment in The Workplace
- Navigating Belief Discrimination
- The Role of Human Rights in Employment Law
- Public Law Implications in Education and Employment
- International Law and Corporate Accountability for Climate Justice
- Advocacy And Representation For LGBTQ+ Rights
- Developments In Employment Law and The Gig Economy
- Trans Identity Versus Gender Critical Beliefs
- Better Workplace Practices and Equity
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Oscar delivered an insightful and engaging session on non-binary legal recognition. Their expertise and approachable manner made complex topics accessible to all attendees."
"Can't tell you how much I learnt in that 30 minutes - but thank you for making it interesting, informative, and understandable to someone who has zero legal knowledge! You're phenomenal at what you do - hope to see you again."
"Loved your session and energy. Look forward to seeing you at more events in the future."
- 2025 - Received King's College 'Change Maker' Award
- 2024 - Featured in in the Evening Standard Magazine’s Unsung LGBTQ+ Heroes Portfolio,
- 2024 - Finalist at the Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at Advocate’s Bar Pro Bono Awards
- 2024 - Finalist for the DE&I Rising Star of the Year & winner of LGBTQ+ Champion of the Year at the Legal 500 ESG Awards
- 2023 - Barrister at Garden Court Chambers
- 2023 - Paris-London Bar Exchange Scholar
- 2021 - Barrister at Lamb Chambers
- 2019 - Stagiaire President for the Court of Justice of the European Union
- 2018 - Bar Professional Training Course, City St George, University of London
- 2017 - Graduate Diploma in Law, City St George, University of London
- 2016 - BA Hons French and History, King’s College London
How to hire Oscar Davies
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