I started working with Barings as a consultant solicitor in July 2020, but leapt at the opportunity to acquire the firm and to take over the reins as Managing Director almost exactly five years later on 14 July 2025.
Previously, I was a Partner at Weightmans LLP, working between the Leeds and London offices dealing with high value insurance disputes for some of the world’s biggest insurers. Prior to that, I was an equity partner at Shulmans LLP (now part of Knights), where I worked for almost eighteen years, jointly heading up the Commercial Dispute Resolution team.
My personal legal practice was mostly litigation-based, acting principally for insurers and MGAs dealing with disputed claims, coverage issues and advising on policy wordings. I also deal with media/defamation/privacy claims, which I have been involved in for one particular client since 2001.
I have spent the last six years running my own business, consulting for law firms and acting as General Counsel for corporate groups.
As a senior business leader, I have many years’ experience of building and growing law firms, legal teams and B2B businesses, including various one-off projects/assignments as well as “total immersion” consultancy. I have a hands-on approach to problem-solving, crafting bespoke and innovative solutions in order to break through (or go around) barriers to success.
