Olivia began her career as a conveyancing paralegal, working at law firms in Durban and Johannesburg between 2006 – 2015.  During this time, she gained valuable experience in conveyancing and property law, focusing on property transfers both residential and commercial from instruction to registration.

In 2015 she joined a large local firm and in 2019 she began studying part time towards her LLB degree with the University of South Africa. She graduated in 2023 and commenced her articles, being admitted as an attorney and conveyancer in August 2026.

Olivia joined Garlicke & Bousfield’s Conveyancing & Property Department as a paralegal in June 2026 and, following her admission as an attorney and conveyancer in August that same year, was promoted to Associate.