About Me

I am an associate and solicitor-advocate in Bird & Bird's Dispute Resolution team, advising clients on matters involving commercial litigation, international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), with experience in a variety of sectors, including the financial services, media, entertainment & sports, technology & communications, energy & transport, pharma / life sciences and retail & consumer sectors.

I have broad experience advising clients on high-value, complex and cross-border matters concerning commercial and corporate contracts and relationships.

I have acted for clients on a variety of disputes in the English High Court and Court of Appeal and have experience in assisting clients with a wide range of interim relief applications, including freezing injunctions, asset disclosure orders and anti-suit injunctions, as well as assisting with the enforcement of Court judgments worldwide.

I have also represented clients in numerous international arbitration proceedings under various arbitral rules (including LCIA, SIAC and LMAA), as well as other forms of ADR including settlement meetings and mediation.
Experience
  • Assisted a large technology client in relation to the implementation of a contract for national emergency network.
  • Acted for and advised an international bank in relation to a US$1bn international fraud claim.
  • Acted for clients in the Court of Appeal in relation to a sale contract dispute.
  • Acted for clients in LCIA arbitration proceedings, which culminated in a 13-day hearing, concerning a claim for US$80m.
  • Assisted clients with enforcement of unpaid arbitration awards and Court judgments, which included securing worldwide freezing injunctions and asset disclosure orders to assist with enforcement.
  • Acted for clients in substantial pharmaceutical arbitration proceedings.
  • Acting on sports regulatory proceedings on behalf of a sports league.
Education

Studied

  • The University of Warwick, BA (Law & Business Studies), 2013
  • Kaplan Law School (LPC), 2014

Admissions

  • Solicitors Regulation Authority, 2016
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Testimonials

A reliable pair of hands you can trust to pick up on the detail and provide pragmatic advice.

Legal 500 - Commercial Litigation (2021)

One of the brightest in the Bird and Bird stable; his thoroughness and attention to detail is second to none. To be able to wade through a vast amount to detail and then distil the salient facts are key qualities allowing fast decision making and clarity of thought.

Legal 500 - Commercial Litigation: Premium (2023)

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Legal 500 - Commercial Litigation: Premium (2024)

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