One Essex Court

Barrister specialising in banking, professional negligence and commercial litigation; recent work includes appearing for Kleinwort Benson in Kleinwort Benson v Lincoln (abolition of the mistake of law rule in restitution); acting for the liquidators of Barings in the claims against the auditors of the Barings group; acting for the RAC in the litigation arising out of the de-mutualisation of its motoring services business; advising Unilever Pension Fund in its claim against Mercury Asset Management.

Qualified 1979, Middle Temple; QC 1999.

Winchester College; Downing College, Cambridge (1978 BA Hons Law).

Running, walking, sailing; member Thames Hare & Hounds.