I grew up in Durham, Northeast England, and completed my LLB and LPC in Newcastle upon Tyne. I became a Partner at my previous firm before being promoted to Head of Private Client in December 2022. In 2024, I joined Buckles Law as a Partner, attracted by the firm’s impressive growth, client-centric approach and team of experienced legal professionals. I now lead Buckles’ Private Client team and head up the London office. I am STEP qualified and have over 18 years of experience.
I advise on a wide range of private client matters, from straightforward Wills to complex high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) Will planning, including inheritance tax advice and cross-border estates. My services also include Powers of Attorney, full estate administration for both domestic and multi-jurisdictional estates, and advising on and drafting Trusts. I assist with Trust administration, act as a professional Trustee and work alongside our Contentious Probate team on contentious probate matters.
Providing excellent legal and client service is central to my approach. I believe in setting realistic timescales, keeping clients informed throughout the process and responding promptly to their queries.
Outside work, I enjoy both watching and participating in sport. I am a member of a running club and England Athletics, and compete in races ranging from 5km to marathons. I also regularly attend yoga classes and go to the gym, which helps keep me fit and fuels my passion for food, from fine dining to match-day burgers. My family, including my daughter and our Labrador, enjoy travelling together, whether on city breaks, sunny holidays or trips to the New Forest and Dorset coast.
