Ralli People

What do I do at work?

As a solicitor in the Business Litigation department, I have a wide ranging practice.

I act for commercial clients in a large variety of claims – from Commercial Debt Actions and Professional Negligence to Shareholder Disputes and Breach of Warranty Claims. I particularly enjoy utilising my IT skills in acting for clients in Intellectual Property and Information Technology disputes.

I have particular expertise acting for individuals or organisations involved workplace bullying claims and injunctions, particularly under the Protection from Harassment Act. I also deal with specialist Police Law matters, including Police Pension and Police Misconduct actions, which often involves acting for clients where claims of workplace bullying are being brought by a member of the police, or other members of the uniformed services.

I am an agile and innovative litigator, drawing upon my diverse legal and technology background to devise the best solution the law has to offer my client. The first step in any action is to analyse the client's objectives and agree a tactical approach to obtain the required outcome.

I am currently acting for a number of former and still serving Police Officers in Dowson and Others v The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police. This is a precedent, High Court action against the Chief Constable, involving ground breaking points of police, evidential and harassment law with multi million pound damages.

At present, I am also heavily involved with an appeal under the Police Pension Regulations to the Crown Court, which is extremely rare and contains unique legal issues.

What have I done?

I completed my training contract at Ralli, undertaking seats in the Criminal, Employment, Personal Injury and Business Litigation departments. I greatly enjoyed my varied seats, and have gained a wide range of experience across a number of legal disciplines.

Before joining Ralli, I worked for a leading legal publisher. I look to us my IT skills wherever possible to the best advantage of my client or the firm.

I have also helped to produce and promote a charity calendar for my home village in Cumbria and was on the Law Student Society Committee at University. I have travelled extensively across Europe and North America.

What do I like?

I enjoy football – both playing and supporting Manchester United, also mountain biking and surfing in the summer when possible. I'll listen to any decent music - from classic rock to hip hop and particularly enjoy watching bands with friends in the line up. I try to swim 2 or 3 times a week and play 5-a-side football when possible.

I also like eating out, socialising with friends and spending time with family. The occasional holiday abroad, particularly to Spain, is always well received!

Memberships: 

Law Society

Manchester Young Solicitors' Group