What can Gavin do for you?
Gavin is a solicitor specialising in public and administrative law and dispute resolution. He assists public sector clients, particularly further and higher education institutions, across a wide range of contentious issues including internal governance and decision making, equality and diversity duties, data protection and information law and, where necessary, commercial litigation and judicial review.
Supporting your ambitions
Gavin has previously worked as a lawyer in both the public and private sectors, and in-house in both local government and private business. This means that he understands the importance of creating strong client relationships based on trust and transparency. He's also aware of the need to provide clear and concise advice that offers practical solutions to the problems presented.
What do others say?
An education client: “You built such a level of professional rapport and support. Gavin never seemed flustered. You came across as masters in your own fields and were just excellent.”
What else should you know?
Gavin has spent a number of years working in a big local authority, which has given him a valuable insight into the inner workings of a large public sector organisation. He has sat on project boards and strategy groups to advise on risk. It also provided an opportunity to experience the unique challenges involved in working in a political environment.