Andrew Perks

Where/when you studied: Institute of Legal Executives

Professional expertise before joining the firm: Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.  Member of the Law Society Mental Health Review Tribunal Panel.  Accredited Police Station Representative

When you joined the firm: June 2004

Department responsibilities: Mental Health Law

Areas of special legal expertise: Representing patients at MHRT

Committees or organisations:

• Law Society Mental Health Panel
• Police Station Accreditation.
• Institute of Legal Executives Fellowship

Where educated: Hayward School, Bolton

First job: Saturday job in a food factory

Hobbies: Cycling

Favourite food: Pasta and Chicken

Favourite film: Lord of the Rings

Favourite group/artist: Led Zeppelin

Ultimate holiday destination: Bahamas

Favourite sport/team: Bolton Wanderers

Favourite book: Lord of the Rings

Likes: Representing patients at Mental Health Review Tribunals and spending time with my wife and children

Dislikes: Office paperwork

Personal ambition: To travel the world