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Oliver Searle

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Head of Corporate (Legal) at Kantar
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Oliver is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience at leading corporates like Chevron and Kantar, specializing in corporate law and M&A. A graduate of the University of Exeter, he now serves as the Executive Director of his familys auction house, Gorringes, and also works as a Fractional General Counsel, advising companies on legal and business strategy.

He is passionate about innovation, having led a digital advisory board to advance legal technology adoption at Chevron. Colleagues have noted his empathetic and creative approach to problem-solving. His current work connects his professional expertise with his familys long-standing business in the art and antiques world, where he provides strategic leadership.

Unique fact: Oliver is the great-grandson of the founder of Gorringes Auctioneers and took on the Executive Director role when the company returned to full family ownership.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Corporate (Legal)
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Future of Auctions
As Executive Director at Gorringe's, he is actively focused on shaping what the "auction house of the future looks like, " a topic he has mentioned publicly.
Legal Technology
At Chevron, he led a Digital Advisory Board focused on integrating technology into the legal department, demonstrating a passion for legal innovation.
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Career

Work history

11-2022 - 3-2024
Head of Corporate (Legal)
Kantar
1-2019 - 10-2022
Lead, Chevron DCM Law 'Digital Advisory Board'
Chevron
2-2016 - 10-2022
Senior Counsel (Lead Counsel, Chevron Lubricants, EMEA)
Chevron
1-2014 - 2-2016
Senior Counsel
Chevron
9-2007 - 12-2013
Senior Associate
Hogan Lovells
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Education
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Exeter
2000 - 2001
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The University of Law
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