I qualified as a solicitor in 1983 and joined Pardoes in March 2011.

I am a senior solicitor in Pardoes’ Dispute Resolution team and deal with a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution. I studied for a Bachelor of Law degree at the University of Warwick and subsequently studied for a Master of Laws in International Business Law at the University of Houston in Texas.

I have expertise in complex contractual and other commercial disputes for businesses across industry sectors including construction, technology and professional services and in particular, I have expertise in shareholder and partnership disputes and professional negligence claims involving claims against solicitors, accountants and surveyors and is expert in procedural matters brought in the High Court, County Court and managing dispute resolution by means of arbitration and mediation. 

I have expertise in contentious probate matters, including trusts and trustee disputes, estate administration disputes and financial provision claims against estates.

I also have expertise in complex property litigation matters such as commercial and residential landlord and tenants, claims in respect of easements, and equitable and beneficial interests possession and occupation interests of parties in land.

I would describe myself as friendly, approachable and focused on clients’ needs and objectives.