I’ve been in practice since 2002.
I have a general practice in equity (injunctions, specific performance, etc.), general common law (contracts, property, employment, etc.), probate (wills, powers of attorney, etc.), tort and personal injury, and criminal defence.
My practice is mainly in courtroom litigation but I also do negotiations, arbitrations and mediations.
Alongside my practice I teach courtroom advocacy techniques to other lawyers, and also (try) to spread the word about the benefits of technology. I run a paperless practice and also incorporate some automation (where it is beneficial).
October 1994
Commence Law Degree
Four-year LLB program at Trinity College, Dublin
October 1996
university of Paris
One year ERASMUS programme, as part of my Trinity degree, studying law through French in Paris.
October 1998
King’s Inns
Two-year professional course leading to Barrister-at-Law qualification.
September 2000
yachting
Trans-atlantic yacht delivery followed by a lengthy period skippering a yacht around the Carribbean.
October 2002
Devilling
Commence practice at the Bar, based in the Four Courts in Dublin, working mainly in tort and personal injury litigation.
October 2003
Devilling
Joining the Midland Circuit and commencing equity, property, general civil litigation, and criminal defence.
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