Self-Employed

I am the sole proprietor of an independent workplace investigation practice. I have conducted and managed independent investigations for a range of public and private organisations, with a focus on NSW government agencies. 

My expertise covers:
- Disciplinary and misconduct investigations
- Fact-finding investigations 
- HCCC and Health District investigations
- Ombudsman and reportable conduct investigations
- Whistleblower disclosures
- Public Interest disclosures
- ICAC referrals

My investigation focus areas include allegations of:
- Sexual misconduct
- Reportable conduct involving children
- Unsatisfactory professional conduct of medical professionals 
- Bullying and harassment 
- Racial and sexual discrimination
- Dishonesty 
- Corruption
- Conflict of interest
- Social media misuse
- Assault 
- Sexual assault

I conduct mediations and dispute resolution services for a range of clients. I also conduct systemic and cultural reviews of workplace environments.

Consultant Workplace Investigator and Mediator 

Ministry of Justice UK

As a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) I presided over criminal cases with a national jurisdiction. My judicial duties included:
- Trials
- Sentencing
- Bail decisions
- Committal decisions
- Warrant applications
- Licensing applications and appeals

Deputy District Judge

1 Gray's Inn Square

I specialised in Criminal Law both prosecuting and defending in all the levels of criminal courts including appearing at The Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court of England and Wales) and The Court of Appeal. I built up an expertise in historical child abuse cases and cases involving other vulnerable witnesses. 

My legal practices covered a comprehensive range of criminal matters including:
- Sexual offences
- Dishonesty offences
- Assaults
- Hate crimes
- Robbery
- Public order
- Drugs 
- Road traffic

Barrister

I am an established independent workplace investigator who brings an extensive legal background to provide organisations with balanced and rigorous investigations. I am a nationally accredited mediator . 

Following an 18 year career as both a criminal barrister and Deputy District Judge in the UK, I have built up a reputation as an experienced senior consultant in Australia. My private practice now has a proven track record spanning 17 years. 

I was recognised as an industry leader in "Call in the experts"; an article published in both The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age in 2018 (https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/call-in-the-experts-20180927-p506hp.html).

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