I joined BLM in 1996 and made partner in 2002.
I am a lead partner in BLM London's Retail and Leisure unit and specialise in the defence of high value chronic pain and catastrophic injury claims, particularly head injuries, group litigation and regulatory investigations.
I am a lead member of BLM's Corporate Risks Group advising on risk management systems and effective responses to reduce legal (civil and criminal) exposure involving negotiation litigation and avoidance strategies. I also specialise in contract risk, employer's liability and regulatory claims.
I also specialise in damage limitation and on handling press coverage involving sensitive issues.
My clients include well-known high street retailers, hospitality and leisure companies and multinational hotel groups.
I am a senior member of the Health & Safety Unit in London and advise corporate clients in responding to HSE investigations and prosecutions following employee fatalities.
Head of leisure and retail group, and BLM's corporate risks group.
BLM's representative with the British Retail Consortium.
Editorial board member for Leisure legal & Retail review.
Regular speaker at internal and external seminars.