Welcome to my web-site! I am a barrister practising from London. Here you will find information about me, my practice, Social Welfare Law and the Legal System in England and Wales.

I cannot provide direct advice by e-mail through this website, with or without any promise of payment. If you are interested in instructing me, please contact my clerks at 1 Pump Court.

This website includes original material of interest to lawyers and students.  Feedback is very welcome - e-mail me here.

For Students and Non-Lawyers

This website is often visited by students and by lawyers in other countries who want to find out more about the English legal system, in English y en español.

 

The Legal Disclaimer

The information and any commentary on the law contained on this web-site is provided free of charge for information only. Every reasonable effort is made to make the information and commentary accurate and up-to-date but it is not intended to amount to legal advice to any person on a specific case or matter. You are strongly advised to obtain specific, personal advice from a lawyer about your case or matter and not to rely solely on the information or comments on this site.

 

Legal Aid Cuts

The Coalition Government has proposed huge cuts to legal aid provision. Join Justice for All to help the campaign against them.

Available for Direct Access

I am now qualified to provide advice directly. If you do not have a solicitor and want to instruct me, please contact my clerks at 1 Pump Court.

Homeless applicants have right to an oral hearing

The Court of Appeal in three conjoined appeals upheld the argument that homeless applicants have a right to an oral hearing on a review of their case by a local housing authority.