I have over 30 years’ experience as a lawyer and trusted adviser providing tactical, strategic and effective advice to private clients and corporates, both in the UK and internationally.  I am a full member of STEP and admitted to practice in England & Wales and Dubai.

I advise UK and international clients with assets in multiple jurisdictions on a broad range of international and domestic private client, corporate commercial and tax matters. Many of my clients are non-UK domiciled, and much of my work has an international dimension. I have considerable experience of establishing cross-border, asset-holding structures (including trusts, foundations and alternative investment structures) for the preservation of assets and for succession planning purposes, including fixed succession and probate avoidance.

My USP is that I give advice that is strategically and tactically astute, commercially viable, straightforward and pragmatic.  I am tenacious in representing my clients’ best interests and in achieving the best possible outcome for my clients.  

I am happy to discuss, without obligation, the feasibility, viability and commercial reality of any case or matter before you engage me but subject to the caveat that any pre-retainer communication is not to be regarded as legal advice and is only information provided in good faith, without creating a formal professional relationship and without liability. For the record (and to comply with my professional and ethical obligations) I only provide legal or professional advice following the establishment of a formal retainer. Where possible I will aim to agree fixed or capped fees and where this is not possible there will always be a high degree of transparency regarding costs and fees.

Qualifications & Memberships

PLEASE NOTE: Reserved or regulated activities or services in any jurisdiction will only be provided via a regulated and authorised professional or corporate entity.

Professional Qualifications

  • Solicitor (England & Wales)

  • Legal Consultant (Dubai)

  • Trust & Estates Practitioner (full member STEP)

Memberships

  • Law Society (England & Wales)

  • Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)

  • Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department