Called to the Bar in 1993

I am a specialist employment and equality law barrister, representing employers and employees in employment and HR litigation. I generally act for high net worth individuals, law firms and a range of FTSE listed companies/SME’s.

I am the head of the St Johns Buildings Employment Law Team and I have received a number of Legal directory recommendations.

I act for employers and employees, with an even split. I have a wealth of experience of discrimination cases. I have successfully presented and resisted claims brought by doctors and senior NHS executives. I have been responsible for prosecuting some of the most heinous campaigns of discriminatory treatment before the employment tribunals.

I have become the 'lawyer's lawyer' and I am regularly instructed by solicitors privately and in house barristers. I have advised in cases for and against National firms of solicitors and I am often against Leading Counsel. I have acted in cases involving National Security and have been responsible for training solicitors and others in discrimination law. I frequently appear in the Employment Tribunal; EAT; County Court and High Court. I am an expert in Social Media in the Workplace and the legal ramifications for employers and employees.

I have handled a number of cases where the use of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other social networks has led to disciplinary action (including dismissal) by an employer, leading to Employment Tribunal cases. I have also appeared in regulatory and disciplinary tribunals. I have advised teachers, doctors, nurses and those involved with FCA compliance. I am accredited by the Bar Council to undertake direct public access work and I have advised and represented a significant number of SMEs and individuals on this basis.


Membership of Associations:

Employment Law Bar Association
Employment Lawyers Association

Other:

I am committed to trying to ensure that the Bar is representative of the community it serves. I have spent 3 years on the pupillage committee and am a volunteer speaker for schools for the Bar Council. I spent 2 years working at a Law Centre.