ProfessionalI help people with Company and Commercial Law, including business structures, sales & acquisitions, contracts, and trading relationships.I also have expertise in :-Intellectual Property Rights, on which I have co-authored a book for independent film producers.Employment Law acting for employers & employees, advising on employment contracts, TUPE, and HR issues.I am a "recovering litigator". I have more than 20 years experience in Dispute Resolution and Litigation, including defending Serious Fraud. I am now putting this experience of resolving disputes towards preventing them. I collaborate with clients on practical solutions, contributing my technical expertise, with each clients' approach to risk. I aim to meet the needs of real businesses, from "full service" bespoke contracts, to reviews and commentary on documents produced by clients or third parties . I'm pleased to be part of a firm with strong values, experienced colleagues and committed staff. I am the Partner in charge of QM (Lexcel) at Harris + Harris so I know what it is likle to run a business.Frome & District Chamber of CommerceFrome July 2011 until August 2013 I was President of Frome & District Chamber of Commerce. It's been great to be involved with businesses, and local authorities on positive initiatives. Frome is gaining a wide reputation as somewhere things happen. We have have a thriving town centre and creative industries, revived St Catherine's quarter and flourishing Super Market. Discuss and Do events have supported for creative industries, start-ups, "traditional" business and artists to learn from each other at http://www.discussanddo.co.uk/. Join the Discuss and Do LinkedIn group and continue the learning and dialogue that started at the events.Specialties: Commercial LawCompany LawIntellectual Property RightsEmployment LawDispute Resolution