Senior Legal Counsel at Centrica plc providing legal and strategic advice in relation to commercial and sector specific disputes across the Group. Managing a diverse caseload of complex and high value disputes (both domestic and international) supporting all Centrica plc business entities. Providing pragmatic and user friendly advice at both the pre-issue and post-issue stage. Working with senior stakeholders and other internal teams to manage and resolve disputes and achieve favourable outcomes. Managing external counsel and experts with budgetary responsibility.

Associate in the Dispute Resolution team specialising in complex and high value commercial disputes, both domestic and international. Advising on all aspects of dispute resolution including County Court, High Court and Commercial Court litigation, mediation and arbitration. Acting for corporate and individual shareholders/directors, high net worth individuals, corporate trustees, professional services firms, media and marketing services companies, technology companies, retailers and others on a variety of matters including contractual disputes, company and share valuation disputes, arbitration and mediation, disputes relating to intellectual property and urgent applications for injunctive relief. Also advising on a number of disputes relating to luxury motor yachts and private aircraft leasing arrangements.

Seats: Commercial/TMT, Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Real Estate

Assisting partners and associates in the commercial healthcare team in relation to various corporate and commercial matters for healthcare specialists.

Drafting trade mark and copyright licences, co-production agreements, royalty distribution agreements, sponsorship agreements, non-disclosure agreements, child performer contracts, recording agreements, hire agreements, theatrical distribution agreements and media rights contracts. Researching and advising on corporate governance issues, data protection and anti-bribery and corruption. Creating precedents and drafting terms and conditions for online competitions and promotions.

Drafting merchandising licence agreements and confidentiality agreements in relation to high-profile brands like American Idol. Undertaking research into UK corporate governance regime and producing reports on the Combined Code's guidance for non-executive directors.