“I like the variety, and the human element. People are endlessly complex and fascinating.”

“I focus on regulation and insurance. Much of what I do is about people making mistakes, understanding why they made mistakes, and designing systems to prevent mistakes happening again in future. I like the variety, and the human element. People are endlessly complex and fascinating.

I have acted for  quite a few foreign law firms and legal services providers who wish to bring their business model to these shores.  I have also advised professional services firms on how to manage their risk and contractual arrangements across multiple offices and jurisdictions.

Clients value me for my idea-generation skills, my focus and experience, and my calmness, pragmatism, thoroughness and analysis.

It’s important to be supportive and understanding in client relationships. Always let the client speak! Clients value empathy, reassurance, and effectiveness. As lawyers, we have to be responsive, available as much as possible, and deliver a proper mix of written and oral communication, with all the key outputs in writing.”

Graham’s recent work highlights:

Afan Valley Ltd & Ors v Lupton Fawcett (A Firm) & Others [2024] EWHC 909 (KB) (23 April 2024) - £65 million-plus claim against a law firm. 

Coverage issues arising from the collapse of Axiom Ince Ltd. 

Successfully defending a solicitor from allegations of improper ‘eavesdropping’ before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.