| Personal Details | born 1957 in Newcastle upon Tyne; married, 6 children |
| Education |
BSc Anthropology, London University 1980 Law studies Newcastle upon Tyne 1980 – 198 |
| Qualifications and Past Experience |
Trainee Solicitor, Slaughter & May 1982 – 1985 English Solicitor since 1985 French 'Avocat' since 1992 Lawyer in private practice in Paris (with Herbert Smith then (Shadbolts) since 1986 |
| Current Occupation | Partner with Clyde & Co in Paris since 2010 |
| Expertise | Drafting and negotiating international contracts; international dispute resolution (arbitration, expertise proceedings and dispute boards), particularly with reference to international construction projects |
| Current Matters | A range of international arbitrations, particularly under the ICC Rules, including major projects disputes in Algeria and offshore oil & gas disputes in Brazil |
| Selected Publications |
Numerous articles, including: 'What steps should arbitrators take to limit the costs of arbitration?' (Journal of International Arbitration, August 2014) 'Enforcement of DAB decisions : a fresh approach to Clause 20 of the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of Contract', (International Construction Law Review, January 2012) written jointly with Oana Soimulescu |
| Academic Activities | None at present, but plenty of lecturing including ICC training course on international contracts. |
| My ICLA-Philosophy | By promoting a better understanding of differences in law and practice we will also facilitate better and more efficient project delivery |