Graduating from Durham University in 1981 with a degree in Law & Economics, I subsequently joined law firm Addleshaw Sons & Latham (now Addleshaw Goddard LLP) as a trainee solicitor. After qualification I remained with the firm as a commercial litigation specialist and in 1990 was made a Partner. Over the years I gained extensive experience in advising and representing a variety of clients across a range of commercial and professional disputes, representing clients in the High Court, Court of Appeal and House of Lords (now Supreme Court) in tribunals and in both domestic and international arbitrations, as well as in numerous mediations. My experience included, for example, cases involving breach of contract, shareholder disputes, warranty claims, professional negligence claims, partnership disputes and property claims.   

I was proud to be rated for many years in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners legal directories as a leading individual in my field.

I retired as a Partner in Addleshaws in 2017. During my career with the firm I held a number of management positions including Head of Department and Board member.

Subsequently I have successfully developed a practice as an independent mediator, receiving appointments from a variety of law firms across a range of disputes. The work is interesting and challenging. I find it really rewarding to be able to help parties find solutions to the difficult situations in which they can find themselves.