CV

To gain experience and employment in the gas, oil and fuel industry.

Anglo-Thai Legal, Bangkok, Thailand
Marketing Manager & International lawyer
Marketed and maximised awareness of a British-Thai law firm at high profile business events – Chambers of Commerce & international lectures. Designed the 'HelpCard', Company Brochure, law leaflets and literature for foreign Embassies. Managed complex casework - cross-jurisdiction investment and property fraud. Conducted research, advice and litigation in corporate, immigration (Distressed Foreign Nationals), probate, criminal, employment and commercial law. Supervised over 10 Thai and non-Thai colleagues. Provided internal seminars and legal training.

4 King’s Bench Walk Chambers, London, England
Barrister
Practising pupillage: preparation, attendance and advocacy at the Crown, Magistrates', Youth's & County courts plus Employment tribunals.
Non-practising pupillage: prepared and attended various cases in the Court of Appeal, High Court, criminal and civil courts; observed conferences with lay clients to obtain instructions to apply for legal aid, bail and sentencing; compiled the defence evidence in a VHCC MTIC-fraud case; prepared a defendant’s appeal in a chancery constructive/ estoppel claim; drafted various opinions, skeleton arguments, statements of cases, research notes & schedules; & noting briefs.

J Sainsbury Plc/ Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, London, England
Litigation Advisor, Group Legal Services in-house
Advice, assistance and representation of the retail and operational divisions to minimise the legal risk and enhance the benefits of the company
Colleague & Project management. Developed corporate governance procedures and its measurement of risk and value. Supported the compliance viewpoint and regulatory development to ensure business compliance. Helped to promote an effective strategy. Claimant/ defendant litigation in: intellectual property (patent, trademark, copyright, design rights); defamation; assault; trespass (travellers/ joyriders); false imprisonment; consumer law; insolvency; debt recovery; data protection; property; insurance; contract & negligence.
Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts & corporate documentation: supplier terms & conditions; confidentiality clauses; restrictive covenants; penalty clauses and; consent orders. Advocacy & drafting in civil/ criminal hearings with conduct up to trial and appeal.

2001 - 2002
Manchester Metropolitan University, England
• BVC – Very Competent

2000 - 2001
Manchester Metropolitan University, England
• CPE/PGDL - Commendation

1996 - 1998
Swansea University, Wales
• MA Political Theory – Postgraduate pass

1993 - 1996
Swansea University, Wales
• BA (Hons) Politics & Government degree – 2:(i)

1986 – 1993
Priestley College & Penketh High School, Warrington
• 4 ‘A’ Levels
• 9 GCSEs

2005
• Advocacy & Case Management Training
• Solicitor Management Training
• Insolvency training
• BBP Law School (QLTT) – ‘A’ grade
• Admission to the Solicitor’s Roll

2004
Middle Temple
• Called to the Bar

Relevant Skills:

• Interesting, unique and enjoyable personality.
• Entertaining advocate and aggressive litigator.
• Competent supervisory, management, marketing and planning skills.
• Hungry for a challenge and determined to succeed.