Qualifications and Experience
• University of Kent, Theology BA Hons (1994 – 1998)
• English teacher at University of Damascus, British Council and American Language Centre, Damascus, Syria (1998 – 2002)
• Volunteer advisor at a Citizens’ Advice Bureau (2002 – 2004)
• Advisor and Director of charities providing advice and support to refugees (2002 – 2007)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course (2003 – 2007)
• Joined Bates Wells & Braithwaite (2007)
• Admitted solicitor (2009)

Type of work
• Establishment of new charities and social enterprises with particular focus on sports organisations, faith based organisations and trade associations
• General company, commercial and charity law advice to charities, social enterprises and commercial organisations including advising on contracts, grants, loans, intellectual property, IT, website and computer software agreements
• Fundraising agreements
• Constitutional and governance advice including incorporations, restructuring (including asset and business transfer), mergers and collaborations
• Advice to sports clubs and governing bodies on sports charities and Community Amateur Sports Club status

Publications, Talks, etc.
• Articles in Charity Finance, the Guardian and DSC Legal Eyes
• Contributor to Jordans Charity Administration Manual
• Speaker on charity and social enterprise law including at Charity Law Conference and LawWorks
• Various pro bono advice to small charities and community groups through LawWorks
• Trustee of FoodCycle and the Crossway Foundation
• Member of the Charity Law Association