Employment law- all areas of employment law/UK are covered. I advise, draft pleadings /documents and represents clients in the county and high courts, as well as employment tribunals (including the EAT). I was previously an Employment Rights Officer for a leading charity before training as a barrister. I have over 25 years experience in advising and representing clients in employment and discrimination cases.
Upon commencing practice at the Bar, I delivered insurance law advice on a regular basis (to insurers) and continue to do so (mainly for private clients now). Alongside that practice, I represent clients in civil and commercial proceedings, in the county and high courts. I cover most civil and commercial matters - just ask. I tend to be instructed on contractual disputes, interim applications, and for advice. I am often instructed to draft documents.
As a result of outside business interests I have been involved in film and publishing, therefore became accustomed to working on media contracts. I had already advised on the employment side and - from time to time - advised on intellectual property and defamation, but my practice has expanded to include more media law work.

Area of Law

What sort of work do I do?

Employment, media, insurance and contract law.
Assist people at any stage of their case, from advice stage before the start of proceedings, drafting pleadings / documents, or on settlement (particularly NDAs) to representation at full hearing, at any level.
I am content to assist as and when required (the dip in and out approach); whether all you need is telecon advice, in-person conferences, or whether you require attendance at preliminary hearings, drafting (writing) pleadings/or any documents for court, negotiating, advising you at any stage and - of course - attendance at hearings including appeal level.
I am also an accredited mediator and represent clients at mediation/ADR. I try to make the whole process as straight forward as possible, and - where I am able - reduce the stress for clients.
I have always split my time between the 'north and south' and therefore I accept instructions within England and Wales (and Scottish employment tribunals).
I am experienced in direct access work and will inform you should you require a different service. However, please note that abusive behaviour will not be tolerated. My average time for turnaround for paperwork is 7 days from instruction.

Who do I work for?

Clients range from workers (including board members/ executives) to employers in the employment tribunal, and individuals and SMEs facing county/high court issues. Clients have included media people and people who require a high degree of privacy.
Having worked for a charity providing legal service, I am used to working with different people, from different backgrounds at different educational levels, including vulnerable people.
Please note that clients are expected to be respectful at all times, just as counsel provides to her clients. Abusive conduct will not be tolerated. Please do not book me if you cannot be respectful.

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