Experience

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  Lawford & co

  Jun 1986 - Oct 1988

  Legal executive

  I was initially employed as an assistant to one of the senior litigation managers.During my time with the firm, I received excellent training and represented a large number of trade union members in personal injury matters.

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  Slater and gordon lawyers (uk)

  Jul 1988 - Oct 1989

  Legal executive

  I was employed initially as a legal executive representing the Police Federation and other trade unions.

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  Pattinson & brewer

  Oct 1989 - Apr 2004

  Partner

  I was initially employed by Pattinson and Brewer as a legal executive and during my period of employment with them I undertook a law degree part-time over a period of four years. Thereafter, I commenced and completed the Legal Practice Course ("LPC") over a two year period.Having completed the LPC I was made a salaried partner with the firm. I was based in the London office and my work consisted of working for the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport ("RMT") Workers, Unite (previously T & G), GMB and other trade unions.I specialised in high value personal injury claims and industrial disease matters. Show less

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  Edwards duthiesolicitors

  Apr 2004 - Apr 2008

  Partner

  I joined Edwards Duthie in April 2004 as a salaried partner responsible for work associated with the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers ("RMT").I set up the office in Clapham based in Maritime House to work closely with the RMT officials. During this time we represented a large number of branches for the Union in both personal injury cases, employment law cases and other areas of law in order to assist the Union and its members.During this period of time I had a close working relationship with the key Union officials, both the executive and general secretary, Bob Crow. Show less

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  Thompsons solicitors

  Apr 2008 - Nov 2008

  Solicitor

  I represented the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport ("RMT") Workers specialising in railway accidents and claims of utmost severity.I was a key member of the RMT team having represented the Union since 1989.

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  Oh parsons llp

  Nov 2008 - Jul 2010

  Senior solicitor

  I was employed as a senior solicitor specialising in personal injury and employment law.I represented major trade unions including, Unite and UCATT, specialising in construction type accidents. My case load mainly consisted of multi-track cases together with a large number of industrial disease matters including, asbestosis, mesothelioma, vibration white finger and noise induced hearing loss.I also represented the members of both Unions in employment law disputes.

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  Ow law llp

  Aug 2010 - May 2015

  Partner/solicitor

  I was the Managing Partner at OW Law based in York, North Yorkshire. Together with Julian Oldfield I set up OW Law LLP initially as a niche personal injury practice.The firm has diversified into clinical negligence, professional negligence and also employment law.

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  Pure legal costs consultants

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

  Solicitor and accredited mediator
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  Pure legal limited

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2016

  Director and head of disease and serious injury
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  Self employed

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Independent legal consultant and accredited mediator

  Independent legal consultant and accredited mediator.

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  Bush & co

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Business development manager