The Board

I achieved a first degree in philosophy before proceeding to study law in 1993 on a part-time basis at Birkbeck College, University of London. During this time, I combined working full-time and studying for my law examinations. Combining both meant I had to ensure that one did not suffer at the expense of the other.

I decided to become a lawyer for the same reason I joined the Black Solicitors’ Network – ‘to devote myself to helping others’.

After completing law school at the College of Law London, I commenced my training with the Government Legal Service. I decided to stay on after qualification because I was interested in the good quality range of work and getting the work-life balance right. I currently work for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in their tax litigation department, conducting litigation before the tax tribunals, the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the House of Lords. The range of litigation I have to deal with stretches from your ordinary taxpayer to more esoteric cases involving wealthy entrepreneurs and large multinationals. Many of my cases involve large amounts of tax or points of legislative construction.

Prior to joining the tax litigation team, I did a four-year stint in HMRC’s Employment and Commercial Group, dealing with a mixture of contentious and non-contentious work. I have represented HMRC at employment tribunals in all types of discrimination issues, unfair dismissal, national minimum wage and conditions of employment. I have also worked in the commercial property litigation team at the Treasury Solicitors Office, dealing with compulsory purchase of land and planning applications.

Outside work, I am one of the directors of the Black Solicitors’ Network and chair of the mentoring and training sub-committee group. I am a keen supporter of Arsenal football club.

I appreciate that the road to success is never easy but one must never give up trying. With perseverance and hard work, anyone can achieve their desired goal.