About

I am a Trainee Solicitor currently in my third seat with the Corporate/DCC team in our Belfast office. I began my training contract in the Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution team, followed by six months in the Employment team, where I supported on a broad range of contentious and advisory matters.

I am an active member of the firm's Diversity, Equality and Inclusion group, with a particular focus on the Disability and Social Mobility subgroups. I also volunteer with our pro bono employment law clinic and am a member of the Belfast Responsible Business Committee.

Before joining Lewis Silkin, I worked as a paralegal specialising in employment litigation, managing a variety of Employment Tribunal claims. I hold a Master's degree in Law and Technology from Queen's University Belfast and completed my undergraduate LLB at Brighton University.

Experience

Employment and investigations

  • Advising on a wide range of employment litigation matters (both individuals and businesses), including complex discrimination, whistleblowing, and unfair dismissal claims
  • Supporting clients with day-to-day HR issues such as grievances and disciplinary procedures
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and procedures
  • Assisting in workplace investigations into complaints including bullying and racism

Intellectual property

  • Advising on copyright infringement issues, particularly in the video games sector
  • Supporting clients in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights across multiple jurisdictions
  • Drafting DMCA takedown requests and assisting with foreign proceedings in Europe and the USA

Dispute resolution

  • Assisting with High Court proceedings in a partnership dispute
  • Advising on regulatory matters, including compliance with Irish food standards

Services