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How I work (so you know what to expect)

  • Clarity before escalation: You'll get a practical view of the legal position, the pressure points and the best next step.
  • Structured and responsive: Property and contract disputes become harder when they drift. I keep the process clear and moving.
  • Built around enforceability: The aim is not only to argue the point - it is to move the matter towards the right practical outcome.
  • No desk-to-desk drift: If the matter needs urgent attention or firmer positioning, I treat it that way.

If you're unsure where the real risk sits, describe what's happening in one paragraph - I'll tell you the best first move.

What I help clients get right

  • Lease disputes and property-related claims where occupation, payment or use of property is under pressure
  • Contractual litigation that needs to move beyond correspondence and into a clear legal route
  • Evictions and urgent property-related proceedings where process and timing matter
  • Commercial disputes where the practical outcome depends on getting the early steps right
  • Landlord-side legal support where rent, occupation and enforcement need to be managed properly
  • Litigation strategy that keeps the focus on the real issue, not avoidable procedural drift

Case Studies

Outcomes that protect property and contract positions

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Insights from Wilco and the General Litigation team

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Pausing an Execution to Protect your Business Operations

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The Role of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Commercial Transactions: Importance and Legal Implications

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Credentials

  • Senior Associate at Barnard
  • Publicly positioned by Barnard around contractual, property and commercial litigation
  • Regularly authors Barnard content on property and commercial dispute topics

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