Tell us a little about yourself and your practice.
My practice focuses on property litigation and contentious trusts and probate, as well as commercial work. I deal with a mixture of court work, drafting and advising.
What is your first memory of wanting to be a barrister?
When I was 11, a barrister came to a careers lesson to give a talk about their job. I remember thinking that arguing for a living sounded like great fun.
Is there a certain case that stands out to you in your career? If yes, why?
Last year I appeared in the Court of Appeal for the first time in the case of One Savings Bank v Bishop & Waller-Edwards [2024] EWCA Civ 302. The focus of the issue in the case was whether and when a lender is on constructive notice of undue influence by one borrower as against another, where part of the lending is to be used to pay off the debts in sole name of one borrower. Permission has been granted to appeal to the Supreme Court, so I am now looking forward to my first appearance in the Supreme Court next year.
What’s your favourite thing about being a barrister?
Winning (especially if it’s a difficult case)!
What do you do to relax?
I play tennis and ski, I also enjoy a glass of wine or two. It isn’t really relaxing, but when I’m not working, I also like to spend time hanging out with my 1 year old son.
If you weren’t a barrister, what would you be?
I never really considered any other career. It isn’t very realistic, but I think I would have enjoyed being an actor.
