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A commercial thinker, guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes

I’m a Legal Director in Shoosmiths’ Business Crime and Regulatory team, advising clients on regulatory compliance across advertising, consumer protection, food law, product safety, anti-bribery, and health and fire safety. I regularly support global retail, food and automotive clients on compliance, product recalls, and supply chain issues, including Brexit-related changes and international labelling requirements.

I qualified in 2015 after training with Shoosmiths, including a secondment with a global car manufacturer. My experience spans commercial and regulatory issues, and I lead teams conducting due diligence on corporate transactions. I’ve advised on incentive schemes, CE and UKCA marking, and global product withdrawals.

I’m an active member of the Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association and the Food Law Group, and hold a Practitioners’ Certificate in Privacy. I’m committed to helping clients navigate risk with clarity and confidence.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Managing compliance strategy & complex regulation
Regulatory, compliance & risk team
We help businesses manage regulatory complexities, ensuring seamless operations and robust risk management.
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