On a typical day I may be dealing with ASA complaints, clearing a proposed script for a TV commercial and providing related risk management advice, advising on data protection issues, drafting/negotiating an IP licence, freelancer agreement, content agreement or services agreement. It’s often a mixed bag.

·         Seconded to the Institute of Practioners in Advertising providing frontline interim cover for their legal advice service

·         Negotiating a live performance agreement in respect of a US rapper's appearance at an exclusive gig in London

·         Managing an international legal team advising a leading global computer and mobile media company on its advertising

·         Defending an ASA complaint for a large UK utilities company

·         Clearing and reviewing related production agreements for a TV campaign for a global confectionary company

·         Advising in relation to the restrictions on advertising in respect of the World Cup 2010, the Royal Wedding and the 2012 Olympics

Leading advertising agencies and their networks, publishers, brand owners and content owners.

University of Liverpool (LLB Hons 1997), College of Law, Chester (LPC 2000), Allen Allen & Hemsley, Sydney (now Allens Aurthur Robinson) 2000, Addleshaw Goddard 2001-2006 (qualified 2003) (including secondment to Manchester United plc), I joined Lewis Silkin in 2006.

I like to spend my free time travelling, and doing lots of yoga. I recently qualified as a yoga teacher. I have a passion for all things art deco and enjoy mooching round junk shops.