1973, LLB, Queen Mary College, University of London. Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales. Experience in financial transactions, cross-border financing and acting for financial institutions on M&A and regulatory matters. 1976-81, Solicitor, and 1981-90, Partner, Wilde Sapte. 1990, joined Linklaters as Partner; Global Head, Banking; specialist in corporate restructuring; since 2011, Senior Partner.