Dominic is quickly developing a busy practice across the full range of Ropewalk’s practice areas. He has a particular interest in all areas of personal injury, data protection, commercial, property and sports-related cases.
He is regularly instructed on higher value claims, including fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries. Dominic also takes on pro bono cases, which have included professional negligence, employment and regulatory work.
Dominic prides himself on a personable client approach whilst simultaneously quickly getting to grips with the key factual and legal issues in every case. This approach is appreciated by both lay clients and solicitors.
“The barrister, Dominic, deserves some credit. He was very clear and cut to the point.”
“Dominic performed brilliantly and used his expertise and experience to return with a successful outcome; in which liability was found in favour of our client. Dominic also recovered costs in doing so which is a fantastic result all round for our client and ourselves.”
Dominic has received several awards including the E Ivor Hughes scholarship and was the first ever recipient of the Communications Award from the University of Manchester. During his pupillage, Dominic won the 56th Hammond Cup, a mooting competition organised by the Nottinghamshire Law Society.
Dominic studied History and American Studies at the University of Manchester, achieving a 2:1. He later completed the GDL, receiving a Distinction and was graded Very Competent on the BTC.
Away from work Dominic enjoys playing golf, badminton and keeping up with the anguish of supporting Chelsea FC.
Sports
Dominic is steadily building a sports-focused practice, including sporting accidents, regulatory and criminal work and welcomes any sports-related instructions.
Police Law
Dominic is building a practice in police law and is keen to take on work in this area.
He has a developing interest in cases involving police powers, detention, and accountability.
He has attended workshops led by senior practitioners to gain a strong grounding in this field, and he welcomes instructions in civil claims, misconduct proceedings, and related public law matters.
Education
The Court of Appeal recently handed down judgment in the case of Farley (formerly CR) v Paymaster (1836) Ltd (t/a Equiniti) [2025]...
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