Home: London, England. Age: 34. Birthplace: Windsor. Profession: Barrister. Organization: 12 King’s Bench Walk. Alma mater: University of Leicester. Languages spoken: English, French and Mandarin.
Recent recognition: The Legal 500 2025: “Encyclopaedic knowledge of costs law.” Hobbies: Running. Baking bread. Last book read: Breath, by James Nestor. Recently viewed and recommended: Stranger Things.
Personality profile: Charismatic, personable, and decisive. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Succinct. What is your greatest fear? Making a mistake. What is your guilty pleasure? Video games. What is at the top of your bucket list? Doing a six-month sabbatical. How do you relieve stress? Running.
What was your first paying job? Tutor at a Kumon centre. What book have you repeatedly read? The Great Gatsby. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? My dad’s Tears for Fears platinum vinyl. What’s the best advice you received growing up? If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Increased social mobility at the Bar.
What change would you like to see in the world? I’d like to see less war. What mega-trend most excites you? Bread.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Hugh Laurie. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Robin Williams. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An actor. What advice would you give your younger self? Enjoy the journey. It is worth it in the end.
Personal motto: Never stop learning. Desired epitaph: Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land amongst the stars.
