Front Row Legal

During my career, I’ve had successes in both the PLC world and the SME sector as an owner-manager.

I’ve enjoyed the cut and thrust of challenges on the front line and have sat in negotiations around boardroom tables in the City, but my passion lies firmly with the SME sector.

I enjoy supporting and growing my own businesses, helping clients succeed, even when they don’t yet realise how successful they are.

I understand the importance of structured, organised businesses, while ensuring the drive and passion of the owner isn’t held back.

Experience allows me to help teams play to their strengths and support the rest, because the quality of advisors and support always makes the difference.

I qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and have extensive experience across both law and business.

I am a former Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and my practice has developed into a broad commercial offering, including a specialism in Sports Law.

I have acted for many well-known sports professionals alongside my commercial work.

I go beyond the traditional lawyer role and am considered a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals and SME owners.

I also provide hands-on support to businesses facing challenges, applying both legal and management expertise.

When not advising clients, my principal role is ensuring the practice maintains excellent service standards and robust compliance throughout.

I qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and have extensive experience across both law and business.

I am a former Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and my practice has developed into a broad commercial offering, including a specialism in Sports Law.

I have acted for many well-known sports professionals alongside my commercial work.

I go beyond the traditional lawyer role and am considered a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals and SME owners.

I also provide hands-on support to businesses facing challenges, applying both legal and management expertise.

When not advising clients, my principal role is ensuring the practice maintains excellent service standards and robust compliance throughout.

As a Graduate in Economics, I worked in London’s financial industry for several years, developing a strong understanding of commercial finance.

This experience, alongside qualifications in HR and Business Turnaround, has equipped me to support my clients effectively.

I focus on providing commercial finance divisions nationally, regardless of company size or status.

Over the years, I have built strong relationships with well-known funders and many that are less familiar, creating a network of lenders who understand our strengths.

My experience allows me to assist with straightforward funding requirements or provide guidance and divisions for the unusual, the complex, and every challenge in between.

I have extensive experience providing CFO services to professional practices, working closely with law firms both alongside mainstream banks and in a consultancy capacity.

My background spans SMEs, start-ups, and corporate businesses, where I specialise in strategic financial management, process improvement, productivity and efficiency projects, and business turnarounds.

I am skilled in cashflow forecasting and management, management information and dashboards, business planning, financial analysis, and customer negotiations.

I also lead cross-functional projects and serve as a part-time or interim FD.

My financial and regulatory knowledge allows me to support both the firm and clients effectively, delivering insights, clarity, and actionable divisions that drive business performance and growth.

I am an experienced Compliance Officer and qualified Chartered Accountant with over 40 years in professional services.

I began my career at KPMG and have since gained expertise across accountancy, legal, financial advisory, and banking sectors.

My focus is always on reducing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a leader, I guide teams through complex challenges, fostering integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

I am passionate about process improvement and mentoring others, helping to build strong, high-performing teams.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, following both Arsenal football teams, and keeping fit, balancing my professional focus with personal interests.