I started working in the legal industry in the late 1990s as part of the team that worked on Loans-Cash.net the launch of Chambers Global, a leading international legal directory.
Later I became editor of Chambers Global, and worked extensively on the early editions of Chambers USA and Chambers UK.
Then in 2004 I joined the leading international firm Herbert Smith, where I ran the firm’s press office, and worked on a range of communications and media relations initiatives.
In 2006 I moved from London to New York to launch and manage the global directories program for international firm White & Case, the first role of its kind at any law firm in the world.
After leaving White & Case, I spent six months working for Best Lawyers, helping to develop the Best Lawyers-US News Best Law Firms survey, and enhancing Best Lawyers’ relationships in Europe.
Returning to the UK, I set up a consultancy business in 2008 to help law firms engage successfully with the growing number of legal publications such as directories, surveys, awards, and rankings.
My Approach
I love working with law firms around the world, interviewing lawyers, and figuring out the best way to highlight their practices.
Firms tell me I am good at drawing out their strengths and presenting them in a positive way.
That means trying to avoid “marketing speak”, understanding the substance of what lawyers do, and writing in a concise way which is easy to understand and makes an impact.
My business is just myself, so clients work with me.
I am accessible, respond quickly, and work across multiple time zones.