Legal consultancy to corporate clients, predominantly in the life science and insurance sectors, Particular focus on commercial contracts, employment and intellectual property.Dispute resolution services to corporate clients and individuals in the commercial and employment arenas as accredited mediator.

Sole Legal Counsel to acquisitive and dynamic global AIM listed dermatology group. o Legal oversight of global asset and share transactions including documentation preparation and management of due diligence o Management of all commercial contracts and documentation, including drafting and negotiation of key commercial contractso Management of all research and IP related contracts and documentationo Oversight of Group’s global IP portfolio.o Legal and technical support to regulatory, quality and supply chain teamso Management of legal/compliance issues on global basis, including anti-bribery compliance, through drafting of relevant policies and codeso Management of claims and litigation, including employment disputeso Company Secretary for all Group companies with responsibility for governance and codes

Sole legal counsel for the Group’s UK pharmaceutical business, providing strategic input to senior management as member of Executive Board.o Preparation of contractual documentation and negotiation of commercial contracts.o Company Secretarial responsibilities for all Schering UK affiliates. o Devising and delivering training to management and staff on requirements of regulatory codes. o Chairman of Trustees of final salary pension scheme. o Managed legal aspects of post-merger integration of Schering UK business with Bayer.

Management of Legal department, responsible for providing legal advice to the UK business on commercial contracts, corporate, employment & insurance.o established claims protocols and practices as manager of claims department of 30, to enable timely review & settlement of claims.o Company Secretarial responsibilities for all Unum affiliates in the UK. o Leadership of workshops and seminars to stakeholders on employment issues relating to disability, employment and discrimination.