I am a solicitor in the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team at Bates Wells. I assist both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations with a range of contentious matters, including contract disputes, governance disputes, IP disputes, public law issues, investigations and issues relating to reputation. I have a special interest in sports, media and entertainment laws.
Prior to qualification, I gained experience working on more general charity, regulatory and governance matters, corporate, commercial and banking matters including impact focused investments, and advisory and contentious employment matters. During my training contract, I was seconded to the in-house legal team of a medical research charity, where I supported legal counsel with a range of grant funding projects, scientific collaborations and general commercial matters.
Before joining Bates Wells, I worked as an in-house paralegal at an online fashion brand, assisting on Tech & Payments, Corporate Services & Brand Experience, IP, Trade Marks & Brand Protection matters.
- Working with a music and performing arts charitable organisation to successfully defend a claim relating to a member ticketing scheme.
- Supporting a domestic abuse charity against accusations of misuse of grant funding from a public body.
- Assisting clients to defend against the improper use of their Intellectual Property rights.
- Advising clients on the merits and weaknesses of breach of contract claims and supporting them to reach resolution.