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I am a Partner in Tees’ Insolvency and Dispute Resolution team, specialising in high-value commercial litigation, insolvency and corporate disputes. I qualified in 2012 at a firm ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners for insolvency and restructuring, and I offer clients strategic, results-driven legal advice.
I am regularly instructed by insolvency practitioners, companies, directors, creditors, shareholders and high-net-worth individuals to resolve complex matters across the UK.
My insolvency practice covers both contentious and non-contentious work, from fraud investigations, asset tracing and officeholder claims to pre-pack administrations and restructuring advice. I also act in shareholder and partnership disputes, contractual and property claims, construction litigation and urgent injunction applications.
Recent work includes:
Specialist equine law expertise
I am also recognised nationally as a leading equine law solicitor, combining legal expertise with practical industry knowledge, having run a professional show jumping yard and stud farm. I advise clients, including Olympians, competition riders, trainers and leisure owners, on disputes, contracts and syndicated ownership arrangements.
I am frequently instructed on horse purchase disputes, co-ownership agreements, syndicate contracts, loan or livery agreements, jockey retainers and sponsorship deals.
What clients say
Peers and clients describe me as knowledgeable, approachable and highly attentive. I am praised as an excellent communicator who delivers advice tailored to each client’s needs and desired outcomes.
I bring to Tees a rare combination of legal excellence, commercial acumen and genuine equine industry insight. Whether you are facing a commercial dispute, an insolvency issue, or require specialist advice on an equestrian matter, I provide clear, goal-oriented solutions tailored to your circumstances.
Highly professional and effective team. Able to punch above their weight in heavyweight commercial litigation.
Legal 500 UK, 2025
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