Admitted as a solicitor 1986 following articles at TV Edwards. Practised as solicitor specialising in crime. Called to the Bar in 1990. has appeared in numerous major criminal cases as a junior and leading junior. Particular expertise in homicide, serious violence, drugs, sexual offences and fraud.

Cambridge University (1982 BA (Hons) Modern History; 1986 MA); 1983 CPE; 1984 Solicitors Finals.