Qualification and Expertise
• BA Hons – Politics, Philosophy & Economics, University of Oxford
• Produced and directed documentaries for Channel 4 and BBC from 1991-1996
• Completed articles at Lewis Silkin and jointed Bates Wells & Braithwaite as a solicitor in November 2000
• Partner with Bates Wells & Braithwaite 2006
Recent Work
• Contract and commercial advice
• Data Protection and Freedom of Information advice
• Structural reorganisations
• Sponsorship deals
• Copyright and content issues including assignments, licenses, and releases
• Venue hire agreements
• UK, European and International trademarks searches, registrations and licensing
• Non-disclosure agreements and advice on confidentiality
• IT software agreements
• Provided training on contract law and compliance, data protection
• Board member of The Big Art Trust
Publications, Articles and Talks
• Recent articles in The Solicitor’s Journal and Professional Fundraiser
• Contributor to Jordans Charity Administration Manual
• Contributing author to “Cultural Giving – successful donor development for arts and heritage organisations”
• Member of Charity Law Association working party on charity investigations
• Steering Committee Member - NCVO publishers’ forum
• Co-author of Institute of Fundraising's Guide to Electronic Fundraising 2006
• Seminars, conferences and in-house on:
o campaigning
o contract law
o data protection and freedom of information
o e-commerce and domains
o fundraising
o governance (as part of “On Board” training programme)
o human rights
o intellectual property
Pro bono work and committees
• Trustee – The Big Art Trust
• Board Member - Fundraising Standards Board
• Chair - Community Hub
• Governor and chair of finance committee - Rowland Hill Children’s Centre (Haringey)
• Law Society Young Solicitors Pro Bono Solicitor of the Year Award 2001