Called to the Bar 2007/Lincoln's Inn

Education

• University of Durham LLB (Hons): 2:1
• BPP Law School (Bar Vocational Course): Outstanding
• Recipient of the Buchanan Prize
• Pupil of Ian Skelt and Amanda Denton, KBW

Areas of Practice

Family Law

Public Law
Experienced in particularly sensitive care proceedings, including those heard in the High Court due to legal complexity and the death of a child.
Has a particular interest in Court of Protection work.

Private Law
Regularly acts for applicants and respondents in a wide range of s.8 applications, with particular experience of representing victims of sexual abuse who are initially reluctant, or even unable, to provide full instructions.

Has experience of adoption applications made by family members.

Professional Membership

Member of the North Eastern Circuit