Family law.

Partner and head of family department dealing in all aspects of family law, but principally ancillary relief and private Children Act cases; also collaborative law practitioner.

Trained Leo Abse & Cohen, Cardiff; qualified 1983; assistant solicitor Paul K Pitts, Croydon 1983-86; assistant solicitor Hill Bailey, Bedford Row, London 1986-87; partner Brand & Co, North Cheam 1987-2001; partner Callaghans, Guildford 2001-03; partner Barlow Robbins LLP, 2003.

Resolution Surrey (previously SFLA) committee member and currently secretary.

Bassaleg Grammar School; University of Leeds (1979 BA (Hons) Law).

Music (especially piano and organ), swimming, walking.