GENERAL :

Born: 1964

University of Manchester. Bachelor of Laws LL.B. (Hons.) 1987
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales 1990
Admitted to the Manx Bar 1994
Commissioner for Oaths 1994 Notary Public (Isle of Man) 1999

MEMBERSHIPS :

Law Society of England and Wales
Isle of Man Law Society
Legislation Committee IOM Law Society (former member)

DIRECTORY MENTIONS :

'Praised for his "ability to give realistic advice" '
Legal 500 (2011 Edition)

'Endorsed' for Banking and Finance, Corporate M&A and Dispute Resolution advice
PLC Which Lawyer (2011 Edition)

'Advised a facility agent in connection with amendments to a USD28.9 million credit facility agreement.'
Chambers (2011 Edition)

"Very confident and great to have on side”
Leading Lawyer - IFLR1000 (2011 Edition)

“excellent on all fronts”
Legal 500 (2010 Edition)

‘Is "thorough and detail oriented" and heads a group that acts for institutional and private investors, developers and construction companies.’
Legal 500 (2010 Edition)

‘Is noted for “working very much on your behalf and fighting your corner”.’
Legal 500 (2009 Edition)

“His service was great and he was very helpful when there was interplay between countries - he made all the difference on more than one occasion.” Chambers UK (2009 Edition)

Recommended as “Solid, practical and professional”, he is “an excellent adviser to have on your side”
Legal 500 (2007 Edition)

Recommended as “an experienced hand at international financing and refinancing transactions”
Legal 500 (2007 Edition)

Recommended for having “an extensive commercial practice and is a popular choice for banks and corporate service providers as well as major law firms including Norton Rose and Olswang”
Legal 500 (2007 Edition)

Recommended for Investment funds and capital markets.
Legal 500 (2007 Edition)

Recommended as “pro-active” and “impressive”, who “produces quality work and always keeps them in the loop”
Legal 500 (2005 edition)

Recommended as “an excellent general commercial lawyer”
Legal 500 (2004 edition)

Highly recommended individual for company and corporate transactions
Practical Law Company Directory 2005

Recommended for commercial property
Legal 500 (2005 edition)

Recommended for commercial
Legal 500 (2003 edition)

Recommended for commercial property
Legal 500 (2003 edition)

Recommended for commercial litigation
Legal 500 (2002 edition)

Recommended for commercial property
Legal 500 (2002 edition)

Recommended for commercial
Legal 500 (2002 edition)

Highly recommended for company and corporate transactions
Global Counsel 3000 (2002 edition)

ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS :

Asset Protection in the Isle of Man
Asset Protection Journal International Money Laundering Law & Regulation (Isle of Man chapter) (City & Financial Publishing) 2003 edition

Manx Movies – The Legal Background
Online Bookmaking & Gaming in the Isle of Man

SIGNIFICANT CASES :

In Re: Heginbotham

In Re: Osiris Trustees Limited and Goodways Limited Manx Metals (1983) Ltd v Total (IOM) Limited

CTM Ltd v Goodwin & others

In Re: Richardson Leslie Gladstone Trustee in Bankruptcy v Brunning and Brunning

CTM Management Limited v Goodwin & Others

LANGUAGES :

English and basic Spanish