Where/when you studied: Cambridge University (Law) 1977 - 1980
Professional expertise before joining the firm: Solicitor for 1 year prior to joining the Firm
When you joined the firm: 1984
Department responsibilities: Partner in Civil Litigation, Crime and Professional Negligence
Areas of special legal expertise: Personal Injury, Crime and Professional Negligence
Committees or organisations:
- Higher Rights of Audience (Civil and Criminal)
- Law Society approved assessor for Higher Rights
- Member of Professional Negligence Lawyers Association
- Recorder in Crown and County Courts
- Chair of Funding Review Committee for Legal Services Commission
- Bolton Law Society President 2012
Where educated: Christ’s College, Cambridge University
First job: Delivery boy at Potato and Vegetable Merchants
Hobbies: Keeping fit, Tennis, Football
Favourite food: Pasta
Favourite film: Local Hero
Favourite group/artist: None
Ultimate holiday destination: New Zealand
Favourite sport/team: Tennis/ Bolton Wanderers
Favourite book: Play - The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard
Likes: Humour
Dislikes: Rugby Union
Personal ambition: To carry on playing Tennis