I specialise in Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation including contractual disputes, director/shareholder/partnership disputes, commercial disputes, breach of covenants and disputes in relation to the sale of a business/company. I have successfully litigated high value and complex disputes in both the County and High Court and have experience of the updated disclosure and witness statement rules in the High Court. I have also resolved disputes using mediation and other forms… Show more I specialise in Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation including contractual disputes, director/shareholder/partnership disputes, commercial disputes, breach of covenants and disputes in relation to the sale of a business/company. I have successfully litigated high value and complex disputes in both the County and High Court and have experience of the updated disclosure and witness statement rules in the High Court. I have also resolved disputes using mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. I act for individuals and businesses across a wide range of sectors and provide comprehensive cost, benefit and risk advice. I take a commercial view of all matters on which I act and will work to understand a client’s needs and objectives in order to develop a solution best suited to their needs.My experience includes contentious insolvency work (acting for office holders and individuals) and contentious probate work. Show less

I worked in the Commercial Litigation team with Birkett Long in Colchester from qualification in 2003 until 2011 when I took a career break.I fulfilled my Training Contract with Birkett Long following 9 months working as a paralegal at Clifford Chance in London. I have significant experience in most areas of commercial litigation, with a speciality in insolvency law. I have consolidated my interest in insolvency law by obtaining an insolvency qualification; a Certificate of… Show more I worked in the Commercial Litigation team with Birkett Long in Colchester from qualification in 2003 until 2011 when I took a career break.I fulfilled my Training Contract with Birkett Long following 9 months working as a paralegal at Clifford Chance in London. I have significant experience in most areas of commercial litigation, with a speciality in insolvency law. I have consolidated my interest in insolvency law by obtaining an insolvency qualification; a Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency. Show less