Astraea Group

Commercial Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance

Rory is Counsel at Astraea Group's London office, having previously worked as a Legal Director at a well-known national firm. He is an advocate with over a decade of experience, and is also authorised to conduct litigation.

Rory works across all of the firm's core practice areas and has particular expertise in advising on and leading complex regulatory investigations, disputes and appeals. Notable clients to date include the Solicitors Regulation Authority, for which Rory has appeared before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and in the Administrative Court on multiple occasions, including against Leading Counsel.

As a result, Rory is well placed to advise on compliance issues generally, from domestic anti-money laundering regulations to international sanctions, an area in which he enjoys a growing practice.

2022 - Present, Counsel, Astraea Group Limited, UK

2021 - 2022, Legal Director, Capsticks Solicitors, UK

2019 - 2021, Associate, Capsticks Solicitors, UK

2015-2019, Senior Lawyer, Capsticks Solicitors, UK

2013 - 2015, Barrister, Clerksroom

2010 - 2013, Barrister, Middle Temple Lane Chambers

Conversational French and Italian

Hon. Soc. Middle Temple

Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers

2009: Barrister-at-Law, Hon. Soc. Middle Temple (Queen Mother Scholar)

2008-2009: College of Law, Bloomsbury, Bar Vocational Course, (Very Competent)

2007-2008: College of Law, Bloomsbury, Graduate Diploma in Law (Merit)

2004-2007: University College London, BA Hons, English (1st)

Classical music (postgraduate study at the Royal Northern College of Music), theatre, travel, food and wine.