I am a dispute resolution solicitor advising businesses and individuals on a broad range of commercial and civil disputes, including commercial contract disputes, construction and building disputes, professional negligence claims against builders, architects and solicitors, defamation, harassment, civil fraud, and breach of restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations.

I help clients understand where they stand, what their options are, and the most practical and cost-effective way to resolve a dispute.

How I help

Most clients come to me at a difficult moment - a contract has broken down, a building project has gone wrong, confidential information has been misused, or someone feels they've been let down by a professional they relied on.

My role is to listen carefully, get to grips with the detail, and give clear, practical advice on the strength of the case, the options available, and the costs and commercial realities of pursuing it. I want every client to be fully informed before they decide whether to proceed.

My areas of expertise

I have particular experience in construction and building disputes, including claims against contractors, architects and other construction professionals, and in restrictive covenant and confidentiality disputes - advising on the enforcement of post-termination restrictions, protection of trade secrets and confidential information, and competition from former employees or business partners.

I also act in commercial contract disputes, professional negligence claims (including against solicitors), defamation and harassment matters, and civil fraud claims, often where a case has a strong commercial or reputational dimension alongside the legal issues.

Experience

I began my career specialising in construction disputes and restrictive covenant matters, and have built on that early specialism to develop a broader commercial disputes practice. I have represented clients in the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Employment Tribunal, and I acted for the Vegan Society in litigation brought by its members concerning vegan rights.

I acted for Farrar Construction Ltd in Leslie v Farrar Construction Ltd [2016] EWCA Civ 1041, a Court of Appeal construction dispute concerning the recovery of building costs on a residential development.

My approach

I'm an active listener, and I focus on giving practical, costs-focused advice rather than advice for its own sake. I want clients to feel properly informed at every stage so they can make the right commercial decision about whether, and how, to pursue a matter.

Outside of work, I play padel and enjoy travel, particularly Spain and Mexico - I speak reasonably good Spanish.