I graduated in 2001 with an LLB (Hons) law degree from Bournemouth University. I then travelled across India and Australia before passing the Legal Practice Course with commendation at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice in 2003. I trained in Kent before qualifying in 2008. I then spent ten years as a Partner at a firm in Wakefield before moving further north to York in 2020 where I continued my career as a Partner before joining Legal Studio.
I have a particular expertise in property disputes including misrepresentation, easements, boundaries and covenants, proprietary estoppel, co-ownership of land and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.
I undertake the full spectrum of commercial and residential landlord and tenant work including dilapidations, lease renewals and covenant disputes.
I am also experienced in advising on partnership and shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims, and wills and trusts disputes.
In addition, I undertake a range of commercial dispute work, including contractual and tortious claims, and sale of goods and supply of services claims.
I have acted for a broad range of clients including private individuals, family enterprises, farming businesses, regional and national companies, partnerships, and professional services firms.
I consider myself to take a direct, proactive approach in disputes; however, I also recognise the commercial imperative in negotiating and mediating when appropriate. I understand that the needs and objectives of the client should always define how a dispute is handled and this must be at the forefront of the legal representative's mind at all times.
My communication style is open, honest and direct. I aim to quickly understand the important issues in order to provide pragmatic and sensible advice. I consider that sound legal advice should also be matched with practical and commercial solutions.
Away from work I enjoy playing football and running which, I sometimes manage at the same time.