About
A bit about me
I’m a barrister specialising in IP and tech litigation. In my spare time, I write about computers, AI and the law, take photos, play music, and various other things.
What I do
I write, talk, and hopefully persuade, together with a larger team of senior and junior lawyers.
Currently
- Playing around with WordPress 7
- Coding a law citation checker
- Finally editing my old photos
- Searching for a new violin
Background
I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. I completed bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Law at the University of Melbourne, then worked as a solicitor at Mallesons. I was very fortunate indeed to be offered funding to complete doctoral studies at the University of Oxford, and I later developed my thesis into a practitioners’ textbook on intermediary liability. In 2012, I was called to the London Bar and have been at a specialist IP set, 8 New Square, ever since.
In my spare time, I play violin, build and play with computers, and hike up mountains to take photos (and, when permitted, fly drones). I love opera, classical music, and reading sci-fi.
Experience
2012 — now
Barrister — 8 New Square
Called to the Bar of England and Wales (2012) and the Bar of Ireland (2021).
2009 — 2012
DPhil in Law — Magdalen College, University of Oxford
I completed a doctoral thesis by research at Magdalen College under the supervision of Professor Roderick Bagshaw.
2010 — 2012
Stipendiary Lecturer — University College, University of Oxford
I taught Equity and Trusts and Contract Law at University College, and assisted Professor Graham Dinwoodie with coursework and marking on the BCL Intellectual Property Law course.
2007 — 2009
Resident Tutor in Law — Ormond College, University of Melbourne
I was a graduate tutor in Equity and Trusts, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, and Administrative Law, teaching undergraduate students.
2007 — 2009
Articled Clerk and Solicitor — Mallesons Stephen Jacques
I trained at Mallesons, where I qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Federal Court of Australia and High Court of Australia.
2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Computer Science — University of Melbourne
I completed undergraduate degrees in law and computer science. I received the top first in law and first class honours averages in both degrees. I was a member of the Melbourne University Debating Society, played in various orchestras, and completed an Erasmus exchange at the University of Amsterdam (Masters in European Law programme).
Why this site?
I’ve tinkered around with this website on and off since about 2003. I used to run a website development business, which put me through high school and undergraduate studies. This is mainly an excuse to experiment with modern CMS frameworks, design patterns, and build toolchains.
Design
An experiment in creating a responsive theme that works on desktop and mobile, supports modern features (dark mode!), and breaks gracefully.
Ideas
This provides a longer form and slightly more considered medium than social media for the presentation of ideas unrelated to my work.
Photos
I wanted an easy and platform-independent way to share edited photo galleries with family and friends from around the world.
Let’s work together
Have a project in mind, or just want to say hello? I’d love to hear from you.