London, England, United Kingdom
From a small village in the South Wales valleys and have always believed in pushing boundaries. Hold a First Class LLB from Durham University and a Distinction MSc in Law, Business and Management from the University of Law. Associate in the top-tier capital markets team at Clifford Chance LLP. Competitive powerlifter and have represented Great Britain in international championships within the world’s largest and most competitive powerlifting federation. In 2024, placed 3rd place at the EPF European Bench Press Championships and 6th at the IPF World Bench Press Championships. Placed 3rd at the World University Powerlifting Championships in 2022 and was the British Champion in the Eleiko British Junior Championships and British Bench Press Championships in 2024.
Associate in the Capital Markets team, with focus on debt financing.
4th seat - Debt Finance (secondment to Amsterdam office). Primary exposure to export credit finance. 3rd seat - Debt Capital Markets - advising issuers and underwriters on bond and loan transactions. Including: 144A and Reg S public and privately placed standalone and programme issuances, establishments, supplements and updates, liability management and more (including loan facilities). 2nd seat - Corporate (Financial Institutions) - M&A, regulatory and corporate advisory work for banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions/investors. 1st seat - Debt Finance - transactional work centred around negotiating and executing loan facilities and related documents. Primary exposure to funds finance. Knowledge roles: • Maintaining practice checklists to align with evolving market practice • Dedicated “knowledge trainee” for Debt Capital Markets (third seat) • Contribution to Reinsurance Trends for 2025 book chapter (Beaumont Capital Markets) • Member of the AI Steering Committee • Drafted a publication on global developments in Artificial Intelligence law • Technical assistance for the Global Tech Group • Research assistance for the Oxford University Press Handbook on Digital Assets Recruitment roles: • RISE affinity network mentor • Assisted with careers events, including: - - “How to write a winning application” session with over 500 prospective applicants - - Delivered a presentation on the Watson Glaser test (3,700+ attendees) - - Delivered case study sessions • Clifford Chance representative at the 2025 and 2024 Peppo Festivals, which hosted over 700 students • Trainee Representative at the London Legal Walk 2024 • Mentor for sixth form students
Supported the Asset Management and Treasury functions as a legal secondee in the Group Legal & Compliance team.
With over 1000 active members, Durham Law Society is Durham’s largest society for students interested in law. As the elected Solicitors Officer, I was responsible for managing solicitors-related career events and competitions, from idea inception to event delivery. Focusing on commercial law, I orchestrated more than 15 successful legal events with leading law firms for highly engaged Durham students. - Successfully planned and executed 15+ high-impact events on commercial law, achieving maximum participation and positive feedback. - Established and strengthened partnerships with prominent law firms, fostering valuable connections for students and enhancing the society's reputation. - Demonstrated exceptional organisational ability by coordinating logistics and volunteer teams, ensuring excellent event delivery. - Developed and implemented various strategies to elevate event quality, resulting in heightened student interest and engagement. - Enhanced my communication skills through effective liaison with law firms' graduate recruitment teams, facilitating informative and engaging sessions for students.
As 1 of 2 candidates selected by Forage for Clifford Chance’s prestigious Learning Internships for Future Trainees programme, I gained insight into the dynamic marketing and sales landscape of a technology start-up. - Entrusted with leading my own workstreams, I took ownership of comprehensive competition audits comprising over 50 competitors to help Forage better understand its position within the EdTech market. - Brainstormed innovative strategies aimed at driving increased website traffic, registrations, and enrollments. - Conducted a thorough website audit, aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality to align with strategic objectives. - Pitched the idea of launching the Forager Awards UK, a pioneering programme recognising excellence in engaging with Forage's virtual internships.
Having recognised the importance of reading, I created South College Reading Society (SCRS) to promote intellectual freedom and diversity in students’ reading habits, fostering a vibrant community of readers within South College. As President, I led a dynamic executive committee in pioneering initiatives that enriched student engagement and fostered literary exploration. My most notable achievement is that SCRS continues to thrive, laying the foundation for a lasting legacy in South College and ensuring future generations of students benefit from reading. - Facilitated small groups of highly intelligent and enthusiastic students with diverse opinions, actively participating in weekly book reviews and discussions. - Leveraged social media platform algorithms, including stories and reels functions, to strategically engage students and promote SCRS’s mission of intellectual exploration. - Introducing key initiatives such as 'Book of the Week' and coffee-and-book sessions, fostering lively intellectual discourse and community bonding.