Barrister Profile

Profile

Specialised in catastrophic brain and spinal injuries and in motor vehicle law; medical negligence; industrial law, criminal and commercial law.

Appointments

Past State President and current committee member Australian Lawyers' Alliance
(largest national lawyer's group in Australia)

Member of the Common Law Committee of the NSW Bar Association

Member of a number of advisory committees in relation to amendments to NSW motor vehicle legislation.

Areas of Practice

Cross jurisdictional matters
Currently instructed in catastrophic injury case in High Court and Court of Appeal in both Australia and UK.

Motor Vehicle Law/ Clinical negligence/ Public Liability
Engaged in numerous catastrophic cases at mediations and in court, including regular appearance in the NSW Court of Appeal.

Engaged in overseas tort matters, including Australian based torts heard in UK courts and vice versa.

Industrial Law
Mainly in Occupational Health and Safety prosecutions.

Seminars & Lectures

Regularly gives papers at legal seminars and conferences in personal injury related subjects.

Such as:
Common Law liability issues
Motor vehicle legislation
Catastrophic Injuries
Jurisdiction and Cross Vesting Issues between UK and Australia

Professional Membership

NSW Bar Association, UK Bar
Admitted to practice in England, Wales and most States of Australia

Academic Qualification

BA (Hons) in Philosophy from York University UK

Dip. Law from London University

Additional Information

Member of Sir Owen Dixon Chambers
179 Elizabeth St Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    
Interests: sailing, skiing and music