I am a barrister and mediator whose practice combines court advocacy and advisory work. My common law background gives me experience of a wide range of courts and tribunals at both first instance and appellate level.My main areas of practice are personal injury, clinical negligence, inquests, family (care), regulatory/police and crime.I advise and represent individuals, companies, local authorities, police forces, government agencies and other clients before and during proceedings. I advise on paper and in conference (including by telephone and video) on merits, evidence, quantum and legal issues. I also deliver lectures and seminars in matters related to my areas of practice.In addition to my practice at the Bar, I am an editor of the "Landlord and Tenant Reports" (Thomson Reuters) and a contributor to "Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims" (The Law Society) and the "Butterworths Personal Injury Litigation Service" (LexisNexis). I am the Co-Chair of the Bar Representation Committee, the Deputy Convenor of the Examination Committee for the Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences (DipFMS) and Joint Head of Pupillage at Deka Chambers.