Qualification and experience
• B.Sc (Joint Hons)Maths & Philosophy,Nottingham University (1995)
• Working in Tokyo, Japan as English teacher and translator (1996-2001)
• Post-graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction),Manchester Metropolitan University (2002)
• LPC (Distinction),Chester College of Law (2003)
• Joined Bates Wells & Braithwaite (2004)
• Admitted Solicitor (2006)
• Three months working as legal assistant with Tate Gallery (2006)
• Member of the Charity Law Association and Solicitors' International Human Rights Group

Type of Work
• Forming new social enterprises and charities, including registering charities, community interest companies (CICs) and LLPs
• A range of commercial and charity law work forsocial enterprises and charities, including service level agreements, financial arrangements, grant-making and intellectual property
• Constitutional and governance advice
• Managing incorporations, mergers, restructuring and collaborations
• Particular experience working with health care organisations and individuals working within the NHS framework

Talks
• Regular speaker on charity law and social enterprise law including with The School for Social Enterpreneurs and LawWorks