Trained and qualified at Samuel Phillips: Sept 09 to May 15 Became associate at David Gray, where I worked from June 15 to Feb 24

Solicitor

I am excited to join Sweeney Miller as I am looking forward to concentrating exclusively on commercial property work, having practised in a range of areas at my previous firms. I am also looking forward to helping to develop the commercial property caseload and profile of the firm, within a renowned team with a wealth of experience and expertise. Additionally, I am looking forward to working in my home city of Sunderland.

Music (I have played violin and viola in various orchestras and stage societies for a number of years, and continue to play with my string quartet, as well as composing and reading and writing on subjects of interest when the opportunity arises) Football (I have been a season ticket holder at Sunderland since the opening of the Stadium of Light in 1997) Visiting places with my wife, young son, and dog