I was born and educated in Bristol before moving to Portsmouth in 1982 to start a training contract with Blake Morgan solicitors , now one of the largest & most successful provincial law firms in the country.I have been qualified as a Solicitor for over 30 years . I am a partner at QualitySolicitors Large & Gibson, a firm established in Portsmouth well over 100 years ago and extremely well regarded. I deal with a wide variety of litigation work , both civil & criminal, including family & employment. My aim is to strike a balance between work and home life; in my professional role to be an an effective litigator & try hard to deliver good results & give client satisfaction.. In my home life to be a great father to my 2 children, & give them the best opportunities l can.I am proud to have been associated for over 20 years with a local charity namely The Elizabeth Foundation a pre-school centre for deaf children & their families.This is a truly unique & excellent charity of which l was a Director /Trustee for a number of years.