January 2000 - to date Law Society

Adjudicator

Adjudicating complaints against solicitors re poor service, professional conduct, issues of Rules and Regulations, assessment of solicitors' fees under The Law Society's Remuneration Certificate procedure and applications to the Law Society's Compensation Fund.

Assisting in the formulation and implementation of policy in decision-making including recommendations on statutory changes and change management.

Monitoring the quality of casework in the caseworking units, identifying training needs and implementing appropriate training of caseworkers.

March 1998 - December 1999 Law Society

Senior Advisor

Adjudicating complaints against solicitors re poor service, professional conduct and assessment of solicitors' fees under the Remuneration Certificate procedure.

Providing technical support and advice and training to caseworkers.

Providing support to Law Society Committees.

March 1994 - March 1998 Law Society

Manager of the Remuneration Certificates Department

Line Manager for 14 members of staff.

Providing technical support to staff and other sections of The Law Society.

Providing support to Law Society Committees.

March 1993 - March 1994 Law Society

Assessor in the Remuneration Certificates Department

Preparing reports with recommendations on applications for Remuneration Certificates.

Providing technical support to staff.

Providing advice and information to the public, the legal profession and other bodies.

1975 - 1993 Solicitor in private practice

Including Equity Partner from 1981-1993

Undertaking commercial property and other property work

Participating in management of solicitors' firms

Implementation of IT services

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

June 1975

Admitted as a solicitor

1972 - 1973 College of Law, Guildford

Part 2 Law Society Examinations

1969-1972 University of Leeds

LL.B 2(2)

1961-1969 Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire

7 GCE "O" Levels and 4 GCE "A" Levels