Ralli People

Joined Ralli:  1979 as an Assistant Solicitor and became a Partner July 1981 with responsibility for Company, Commercial and Property law.

Admitted as a solicitor: 1978

Professional Qualifications: Solicitor

What do I do at work?

I deal with company formations, acquisitions and sales, management buyouts and shareholder disputes.
I also have expertise in the field of commercial property development and general commercial contract so I provide a comprehensive commercial service to my business clients.
I also have experience in tax planning and trusts which I use for the benefit of my business clients and their families.

What have I done?

Prior to taking up my legal career I undertook a posting with the international development charity Voluntary Service Overseas in Papua New Guinea which achieved independence during my tour of duty. I was a teacher of English and Economics at a prominent secondary school and also worked as an examination marker. I also had responsibility for the sports fields and the school library. I married in 1985 and have a son and a daughter. I joined Ralli (at that time called Betesh Fox and Co.) in 1979 after spending my training years with a well known Manchester city centre commercial law firm. It was my remit to build up the commercial practice of my new Firm – which I have done successfully. I worked initially at the Bolton office which merged into the Manchester Office in 1990. During my career I have undertaken seminars for banks and accountancy practices. I have made contributions to magazines, newspapers and radio broadcasts, and I attend as a legal adviser at the board meetings of my company clients. I and my team of Associates and Assistant Solicitors advise the boards of around forty different companies and organisations.

What do I like?

I enjoy my work very much and the great challenges and satisfaction that it gives me. When I am not working, I enjoy fell walking and running marathons (I have successfully completed Paris, New York, Berlin and Boston). The sponsorship money I get from running goes to Francis House charity in Didsbury, Manchester. I have raised £9,000 for Francis House so far. I prefer participating in sport to spectating but I do enjoy watching Manchester United, Sale Sharks and the England Cricket team. I also enjoy watching live rock music events at the Manchester Arena and classical music concerts at the Bridgewater Hall. It is my ambition to take up golf.

Memberships

I am a member of Pro-Manchester and the Institute of Directors.