I studied Law in Liverpool, was called to the Bar in 1986 and am also a qualified Mediator.
While at the Bar, I represented clients in the High Court and Court of Appeal in areas including White Collar Crime, Commercial, Regulatory, Tax and Employment Law.
In 2004, the Bar Standards Board changed the rules, meaning clients could go directly to a barrister without hiring (and paying) a solicitor first. I took this route, pleased that I’d be able to use my skills from the start of cases rather than just being involved towards the end.