There's a time to mediate. And a time to pursue.
Timing, money, risks and goals decide actions.
I draw on my broad legal experience and commercial acumen to advise businesses and individuals on how to solve an extensive array of legal problems. I bring an astute and valuable independent perspective to each situation. I am a powerful advocate, my approach is strategic, economic and outcome-focussed.
About Me
I believe in justice and fairness and to treat everyone I encounter with respect. I completed my law degree while working fulltime in the police and started law as a Crown prosecutor. In these roles I learnt calmness under pressure and to think quickly on my feet. I also gained a practical working knowledge of evidence, the process of gathering it and how to present it in court. Having been extensively cross examined myself over many cases, I understand better than most the importance of helping witnesses feel at ease in front of juries and judges.
Practice Areas
Insurance
Property & construction
Insolvency
Commercial regulatory prosecution
Alternative dispute resolution
I have appeared as counsel on behalf of commercial entities and the Crown in judge-alone hearings and jury trials. My approach is to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your claim and apply the most economic strategy to achieve your goals, whether that involves taking a matter to trial or negotiating a favorable outcome for you.
I have strong networks and relationships with experts from various disciplines to support me in this, including loss adjusters, fraud investigators, materials and fire origin and cause experts, forensic accountants and building and quantity surveying experts.
