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Biography

I am a Partner in the Dispute Resolution Group at UK law firm Kingsley Napley. I advise on a broad range of corporate, commercial and individual disputes. I represent my clients in litigation, arbitration and mediation. Much of my work is involved in ‘dispute avoidance’ and developing risk management solutions in order to identify and mitigate risk at an early stage. I am known for giving highly commercial and practical advice which always focusses on my client’s key objectives, be they commercial, financial or reputational. A significant part of my work centres on contentious Information Law matters including Intellectual Property disputes, contentious Data Protection advice, Cyber-Response, and Reputation Management. I have also represented both corporate and individual clients at coroners’ inquests and public inquiries. I also act for individuals and families in contentious trusts and probate matters, shareholder and succession disputes, and disputes sitting at the intersection of personal and corporate lives. I have considerable experience acting in cross-border litigation and have been involved in global disputes involving clients or litigation in the Middle East, USA, South Africa, Europe and various offshore jurisdictions (Cayman Islands, Jersey, Guernsey). I am a fluent German speaker and spent a year studying German law at Trier Universitat. I am a Solicitor Advocate having obtained my Higher Rights in 2008. I am a passionate advocate in all things DE&I and ESG and am my department's Responsible Business Partner. Outside my day job I am Vice Chair of The Law Society's Civil Justice Committee, a Lay Observer for the Ministry of Justice, and a member of the International Women's Forum.