I am a specialist costs barrister practising in England and Wales, with over twenty years of experience in litigation. I am based in Manchester but live in Nottinghamshire with my family and other animals. I appear regularly in the High Court and the Senior Courts Costs Office, acting in complex and high-value costs disputes.
My practice covers the full range of legal costs and litigation funding. I advise on third-party funding, damages-based agreements, and after-the-event insurance. I am frequently instructed in commercial disputes, group litigation, arbitration, and solicitor-client matters, including challenges to retainers and allegations of professional negligence.
I am known for giving practical, plain-language advice on technical areas of law. I act for City law firms, boutique practices, and international firms, particularly those with a London presence. I enjoy problem-solving, working through thorny legal issues, and helping clients find commercial solutions to difficult cases.
Alongside my court practice, I write and lecture on costs and litigation funding. I maintain a regular blog and have written extensively on developments in the law. I also act as a mediator in costs disputes.
When I am not working, I enjoy walking the dog, writing fiction, practising karate, and occasionally ballooning when the weather allows. I value time with my family, the quiet of the countryside, and a good book by the fire.
My approach is straightforward, structured, and focused on helping clients make informed decisions in challenging legal terrain.