Qualifications and experience
• University of Bristol, BA Honours English Literature (2:1) (1999 – 2002)
• Bristol Old Vic, Volunteer Fundraising Assistant (2001-2002)
• English Language and Foreign Affairs Teacher, Semboku Senior High School, Osaka, Japan (2002 – 2004)
• York College of Law, Post-Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction) (2004 – 2005)
• York College of Law, Legal Practice Course (2005 – 2006)
• Volunteer Legal Advisor to asylum seekers at UNHCR Clinic Leeds (2005 – 2006)
• Training Contract, Bates Wells & Braithwaite (2006-2008)
Types of Work
• Forming new arts charities and social enterprises
• General company, commercial and charity law advice to charities and social enterprises
• General commercial advice to film, television and theatre production companies
• Advising on a range of intellectual property issues including copyright and trade mark issues
• Advising on content issues, including privacy, confidentiality and defamation
• IT, website and computer software advice
Pro Bono Activities
• Company Secretary and Trustee of the Otesha Project UK (registered charity)
• Director of the Opera Co-operative Community Interest Company
• Various pro-bono advice to arts and theatre related organisations
