My approach
I aim to provide you with cost-effective, expert legal assistance for your dispute. I am hardworking, diligent and approchable and always strive to secure my client the very best result in their case. No matter how 'big' or 'small' your case might seem I understand that it is important to you and I will work hard to try to get the outcome you want. I aim to respond promptly to your questions and queries so that you are not left waiting. I understand the stresses of legal proceedings and aim to help relieve some of that pressure with helpful guidance, advice and my experience of the litigation and court processes.
If I consider your case may be suitable for Direct Access then in the first instance I prefer to speak to you, preferably on the telephone, to get a better understanding of the issues in your case, its strengths and weaknesses, and what you hope to achieve. If your case is then to progress further with me, I would hope to meet you in person at my Chambers so that we can discuss matters in greater detail.
I hope ordinarily to work on a 'fixed fee' basis for particular pieces of work/tasks so that there are no unexpected surprises - you will know precisely how much it is going to cost, in advance, and you will know exactly what I am going to be doing for you.
About me
I have a strong common law practice with a particular focus on personal injury, commercial, insurance, sports and education law.
Originally from Plymouth I moved to London to study law at King's College, London. I was called to the Bar in 2011 by Lincoln's Inn, having been awarded a major scholarship to assist with my studies. I completed my final year of training to become a barrister at Farrar's Building, where I remain as a tenant in private practice.
Before finishing my training at Farrar's Building I spent six months as a legal researcher at Peters & Peters Solicitors, one of the UK’s leading boutique litigation firms, carrying out various roles with particular focus on the legal areas of extradition, bribery and corruption, EU sanctions, anti-money laundering and international asset recovery.
I also spent 18 months as a 'County Court Advocate' appearing daily in the County Courts and the High Court dealing with a broad range of matters including mortgage repossessions; return of goods hearings; charging order applications; various personal insolvency matters including bankruptcy petitions and applications to annul bankruptcy orders; and residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes.
I am a former international fencer having won a Junior Commonwealth Games gold medal representing England. I also fenced for Great Britain at the Junior World Championships and at numerous Junior World Cups. I am an internationally qualified fencing referee and at the time my qualification I was the youngest international Sabre referee in the world; I continue to officiate both home and abroad at all ages levels.
Professional & academic
I studied for my law degree at King's College, London. After graduating I undertook the Bar Professional Training Course at the College of Law, London being graded "Outstanding" (the top mark) including receiving the top mark for the Opinion Writing examination (95%).
Memberships:
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association
- Education Law Association
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