Insurance litigation.

Specialises in high value property damage work , defended and recovery, and in providing policy indemnity advice . Niche experience in flooding litigation having lectured and written on flood prevention law. Acted for consortium of insurers in recovery proceedings arising out of flooding in Edinburgh in 2000 – see Viewpoint Housing Association Limited 2007 SLT 772. Past experience in disease work, particularly asbestos related litigation. Gave evidence to Justice Committee of Scottish Government on implications of the Rights of Relatives to Damages (Mesothelioma) (Scotland) Bill.Granted extended rights of audience in 1999.

Hermitage Academy, Helensburgh; Edinburgh University (1985 LLB (Hons); 1986 DipLP)