I am a barrister at Nexus, the Chambers of Michael Mansfield QC.
I specialise in advising and representing clients in taxi/private hire (either as operators or individuals) and alcohol licensing cases. My many years as a criminal barrister combined with my civil practice mean i am ideally placed to deal with such cases. I am able to assist with all aspects of the case, from making representations to the licensing authority through to defending you at an appeal if necessary.
It is vital that you take advice at the earliest possible opportunity if you are thinking of applying for or facing the loss of your licence. Please do not hesitate to contact me for an initial free consultation if you are in this situation.
My approach
I pride myself on being down to earth, friendly and practical. I will use all my real world experience and legal knowledge to get the best result for you whilst doing my absolute best to minimise costs and delays.
I offer a free initial 30 minute telephone consultation, after which I operate a fixed fee service and will only charge for the work I do on your behalf. This can be paid for at each stage in order to minimise up front outlay and unexpected costs.
I recognise that it is often difficult to find spare time during the day, so I am more than willing to meet in the evenings or at the weekend if this is more convenient for you.
About me
I am a barrister at Nexus, The Chambers of Michael Mansfield QC.
I was called to the Bar in 2008 after a 15-year career in the property lettings and management business during which time I also spent four years as a part-time County Court Advocate representing defendants in housing and mortgage possession proceedings.
After initially practising solely as a criminal barrister I then used my pre-Bar experience to build a diverse, mixed practice which gives me a wide range of experience across a number of areas which compliment one another. I primarily practise in the following areas:
- Regulatory/licensing law (professional discipline, fitness to practice, taxi/alcohol licensing)
- Commercial (breach of contract, debt claims, business disputes, partnership and company law).
- Landlord & tenant/housing (possesssion claims, injunctions, disrepair, unlawful eviction, s.21 and s.8 cases).
- Crime (jury and magistrates court trials, motoring, fraud, planning enforcement, business crime, violence, sex offences, drug dealing).
In addition to my day to day practice from Nexus Chambers I offer legal compliance training to property professionals and small businesses.
I also operate an online legal advice service for small/medium businesses: www.thelegallifeline.co.uk
I am a passionate motorcyclist and I enjoy watching motorsport and occasionally participating in trackdays. I also box and train regularly. My more sedate pursuits include socialising, reading and watching documentaries, particularly history and cosmology.
Professional & academic
LL.B (Hons) (London) – 1st class
BVC – Very Competent
Pearson Education Prize in Contract Law (2001)
Inner Temple Scholarship (2006) Inner Temple Exhibition (2006)