Born in 1960. Joined Charles Russell as trainee in 1985 and made a partner in 1992. Has specialised in family law since qualifying in 1987. Secretary/Treasurer of European Chapter (2003-2006). Secretary IAML 2006 - 2010. President European Chapter IAML May 2010 to date. Member of Resolution Mediation Committee (1990-96); Secretary Resolution London Region Committee (1992-96) and Chairman (1996-2000). Has lectured on various aspects of Family Law for a number of organisations. Co-author (with IAML fellow Sarah Higgins) Trusts and Family Breakdown, Butterworth, 2002 Edition.