I studied Social Anthropology at Edinburgh and during my degree undertook various work placements.  I graduated in 2006 and worked for a year as a paralegal at H2O Law LLP in 2006, primarily in the Employment and Human Rights Litigation departments.  I converted my degree to law in 2007.

My first seat was in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution department, my second seat was in the Media Brands and Technology Department.  I am now sitting in the Property, Housing and Construction department working on social housing matters. Some examples of work I have been involved in to date include: 

• Litigation:

Assisting with the day to day running of a number of files:

Assisting with standard disclosure in defending a breach of contract claim:

Attending conferences with clients and counsel and attending court hearings;

Appearing before a Master to request the drawing up of an Order;

Negotiating and drafting a number of settlement agreements.

Media Brands and Technology:

Gathering evidence as material for drafting a response to an ASA complaint;

Drafting amended terms and conditions for a consumer rental agreement;

Filing an application and attending a hearing at the RCJ.

Property Housing and Construction:

Day to day responsibility for transactions including liaising with clients and other solicitors;

Drafting a Deed of Surrender and Re-grant; and

Researching and drafting client notes on issues such as easements, stopping up highways and enforcement of planning control.

• MA Social Anthropology, University of Edinburgh
• pGDL and LPC, College of Law, Bloomsbury

I enjoy making the most of all that London has to offer: Columbia Road flower market, the Design Museum, the BFI, Alexandra Park and otherwise just mooching in my garden.  I also try to escape to the country when I can, to see family in Wiltshire where I'm originally from.