Barrister

• Oct 2022 - Present

Visiting Lecturer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Visiting / Professional Lecturer in Commercial and Contract Law - reflective of my practice as a Barrister in England and Wales and Research Consultant at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. Visiting / Professional Lecturer in Commercial and Contract Law - reflective of my practice as a Barrister in England and Wales and Research Consultant at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law.

Law Consultant

• Apr 2021 - Present

Working on a new research project aiming to provide assistance to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago) to harmonize company, partnership and insolvency laws and instruments for the mutual recognition of companies and partnerships. The research will strive to develop draft model legislative provisions to facilitate the harmonization of laws governing the status and activities (including establishment, dissolution, insolvency, mutual recognition, where applicable) of companies and partnerships operating from a base within the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and legislation relating to insolvency. Show less

Barrister

• Apr 2013 - Present

Available across the Eastern Caribbean. BAPTISTE & CO is a Full Service Law Firm with a multi-faceted Practice, providing First-Class Legal advice and services to individuals, public and private corporations, credit unions, banks, insurance companies, and shipping companies,as well as Foreign Governments and State corporations. Having completed the English Bar training, I joined the Team at Baptiste and Co in June of 2012. I am admitted in and practice across Grenada, Saint Vincent, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts / Nevis and the BVI with a broad common law practice with a bias towards high value dispute resolution and advisory services. Show less

Barrister

• Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

Pupil Barrister (2nd Six)

• Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

Undertaking the required pupillage (a period of 'apprenticeship') with Wayne Lewis (Pupil Supervisor) in the areas of Chancery contentious and non-contentious , Commercial and Financial Services and Insolvency

Litigation Paralegal

• Dec 2018 - Dec 2020

I had a broad cross-border commercial disputes practice, including insolvency and regulatory litigation. I was based out of the Turks & Caicos Islands (where I was not admitted to the Bar) as part of a team of specialist litigators operating across the Caribbean Region and beyond. Delivery of fast, effective and commercially-driven litigation solutions is our focus. Bar Admissions: • England and Wales: non–practicising • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public • Saint Lucia: Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Royal • Grenada: Barrister and Solicitor • British Virgin Islands: Barrister *Saint Kitts and Nevis: Barrister Show less

Legal Officer (Locum)

• Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) was established on 04 May, 2000, by Treaty signed in St. George’s, Grenada, by the Governments of five Eastern Caribbean States – Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. ECTEL is the regulatory body for telecommunications in its Member States. It is made up of three components – A Council of Ministers, a regional Directorate and a National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) in each Member State. My responsibilities include: • The provision of advice on diverse legal issues and challenges related to telecommunications legislation and its associated regulations as they arise (inclusive of the draft Electronic Communications Bill which is intended to replace the 16 year old Telecommunications Act) • Performing extensive legal research and analysis and the preparation of legal opinions, studies, briefs, reports, and correspondence as required • The preparation of and review of legislative agreements • Assisting with the licensing process (determinations, reconsiderations and other associated regulatory processes). • Performing administrative legal duties in relation to the function of the Regulator. • Represent the Directorate before judicial and administrative tribunals • Acting as Secretary to the ECTEL Board in the absence of the General Counsel • Other duties consistent with that of an External Counsel (Barrister) to a telecommunications regulator. Show less

Legal Counsel

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

I provide specialist legal counsel to this outfit, inclusive but not limited to: * Legal opinions on capacity of various offshore vehicles, legal structures for investment and other forms of commercial business. *Regulatory advice particularly on meeting best practice re local, regional and international AML/CFT regulatory standards. *Acting as sole liquidator in contentious or voluntary liquidations of offshore companies under the Laws of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. *Drafting of specialist pleadings for civil and commercial litigation against and on behalf of off shore entities. Euro-Caribbean Trustees Ltd. is a small and well-intentioned business focused on providing the best-bespoke service available to its valued customers and takes great pride in the levels of service we are able to provide. They provide traditional "off-shore" incorporation and management services to diverse clients. Show less

Assistant Legal Officer (Young Professionals Programme)

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

I worked as part of the Secretariat’s Rule of Law Division, providing subject matter expertise to key stakeholders from various member states usually in thematic areas within Criminal Justice, this work took me to the UNODC in Vienna Austria, The Republic of Seychelles, The Republic of Nigeria and other states: • Contributed to the Commonwealth Judicial Bench Book on Violence Against Women in East Africa, the AML / CFT Model Law and Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture Guidelines for Use by the Nigerian Judiciary. • I provided specialised advice and counsel on the development of appropriate policies and legislation related to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (Asset Recovery, Tracing, Restraint, Forfeiture). • Advocacy and policy drafting representation on behalf of Small States in matters of Countering the Financing of Terrorism, Sanctions, Anti-money Laundering / Know your client, compliance with the Financial Action Task Force 40 Recommendations and other Recommendations as released. • I provided comparative legal advice on United Nations Sanctions, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Anti Bribery Guidelines, UK Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Anti-Terrorism Legislation, European Union anti-money laundering directives for the Legal Departments of Commonwealth Member States. The Commonwealth Secretariat’s work in promoting the rule of law is an essential part of its efforts to enhance democracy, good governance and development in member countries. It works in diverse and multi-faceted areas, covering both current issues and emerging topics, including essential work with member countries on fundamental questions related to legal structures and constitutional reform such as: Policy development and programmes aimed at the adoption of modern and effective laws strengthening justice institutions and processes, enhancing capacity to combat crime, both domestic and international. Show less

Mini - Pupil

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

1 King’s Bench Walk enjoys a stellar reputation as a leading set in Family Law. They are probably the only leading set with a national reputation in every aspect of family law. Their barristers are ‘leaders in their fields‘ (Chambers & Partners) in both matrimonial finance and all types of children law, including international child abduction. I shadowed three barristers over a period of 1 week on contested proceedings and was privy to the drawing of documentation, legal research (re the effect of recent UK Supreme Court authority) as well as advocacy before Mags (Child Arrangements Hearing and Order) , Central Family Court (First Appointment Hearing - Financial Directions Order) and High Court (Hague Convention Summary Proceedings with the added bonus of an impromptu reception of viva voce evidence via phone from an EU country) Show less

Payroll Manager - Legal Consultant

• Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

Administering a payroll can be a time consuming burden and a diversion from running a business.The task is made all the more difficult by the growing complexity of taxation and employment legislation and the accompanying regime of penalties for non compliance. I am fully conversant with the UK PAYE system and currently administer over 100 individual payrolls - ranging from the sole trader to plc companies with complex remuneration / benefit schemes , I also file CIS (Construction Industry Service) returns and administer some external company pension schemes. Show less

Contributing Editor

• May 2012 - Mar 2013

I currently edit the United Kingdom - England and Wales section - Property, Administrative and Evidence Law Summaries and Model Exams Lawskool is the UK's main provider of law summaries which are comprehensive and affordable to all Law students! All of our law summaries are of the highest quality, contain current law and are an invaluable resource for students looking to complement their studies. I currently edit the United Kingdom - England and Wales section - Property, Administrative and Evidence Law Summaries and Model Exams Lawskool is the UK's main provider of law summaries which are comprehensive and affordable to all Law students! All of our law summaries are of the highest quality, contain current law and are an invaluable resource for students looking to complement their studies.

Customer Service Team Leader

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

Responsible for leading a team of 4 persons within the General Enquiry Team. Training persons in the response to emails and monitoring emails using CRM software for quality and accuracy. Responding to email queries and complaint handling from members of the public who were so affected by the Olympics and Paralympics. [Temporary Post] Responsible for leading a team of 4 persons within the General Enquiry Team. Training persons in the response to emails and monitoring emails using CRM software for quality and accuracy. Responding to email queries and complaint handling from members of the public who were so affected by the Olympics and Paralympics. [Temporary Post]

HR Administrator / Payroll Manager / Ad Hoc Compliance / Administration Assistant

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

As a part of the junior management of a constantly evolving, dynamic Agro Processing Company, headquartered in leafy Richmond, London and processing plants in Feltham, UK.My responsibilities primarily lie in ensuring our workforce of 250 + persons are paid on a bi-weekly basis, that their HR needs are met, catered to by their managers and performing said audits on those systems to ensure that Graze is and remains at the pinnacle of the ago-processing niche it currently occupies.In terms of compliance - I carry out relevant legal research and drafting on behalf of the Quality Champion as per her request and any other legal topic that may be brought up whether in Logistics, Supply, Contract Admin or Quality. Show less

Production Supervisor

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

Supervised 6-12 staff in the production of individual packets of processed foodstuff across a range of 25+ different product offerings..Associated compliance and administrative clerical duties

Paralegal / Caseworker / Administrator

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Filing and other clerical duties Criminal law and procedure research Administration of relevant client forms and court documentation Prison visits to take clients instructions Chambers Visits for meetings with clients and their Legal Counsel or to arrange other matters with Legal Counsel. Other ad hoc administrative matters Filing and other clerical duties Criminal law and procedure research Administration of relevant client forms and court documentation Prison visits to take clients instructions Chambers Visits for meetings with clients and their Legal Counsel or to arrange other matters with Legal Counsel. Other ad hoc administrative matters

Senior Teller

• Dec 2006 - Sep 2008

Front-Line customer service providing a practical interface for customers to the Bank's services and products. Cash handling and producing daily, weekly and monthly cash reconciliation and flow reports. Foreign exchange reconciliation and cash handling Front-Line customer service providing a practical interface for customers to the Bank's services and products. Cash handling and producing daily, weekly and monthly cash reconciliation and flow reports. Foreign exchange reconciliation and cash handling