Biography

I am a qualified (non-practising) solicitor in two jurisdictions (the Republic of Ireland and England & Wales). I joined the university in 2015. Prior to working at UoP, I was employed as a solicitor in the area of private practice in Portsmouth, practicing in the area of Private Client.

Prior to moving to the UK, I was employed by the Legal Aid Board in Ireland, practicing in the area of Child Protection, Family Law and Civil Litigation. During that time I also lectured on law modules at Griffith College Cork, Ireland. I am a graduate of University College Cork, Ireland.

Research interests

The law of outer space (as a specialism of Public International Law) is a research interest of mine. I have contributed on this topic at a number of events organised by the the University of Portsmouth’s Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG), including being part of the organising team for a regional Symposium on 'Space Law & Policy' in January 2024 (see Activities).

Teaching responsibilities

I currently coordinate both the Family Law and the Family Law and Practice (for CILEx) undergraduate modules.

In previous years I have coordinated the following modules: Public International Law; Jurisprudence & Ethics; Public Law;  Legal Project; and Legal Writing & Research. I have also taught on the following modules: Equality & Human Rights;  Business & Employment Law; and Research & Professional Development.