Ann has specialised in corporate and commercial law since qualifying in 2000. She has a particular interest in advising owner managed businesses on a wide range of matters including business sales and acquisitions, start-ups, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, intellectual property, agency and distribution, manufacturing and supply agreements, e-commerce, website terms and conditions and general commercial contracts.
She also works with a number of medical practices, advising on partnership issues such as retirement and admission of new partners.
Originally from the West Midlands, Ann studied at Oxford University where she gained a Master's degree in biochemistry. She subsequently studied law at Staffordshire University and the College of Law in Chester. Whilst at Oxford Ann was a keen oarswoman, earning her 'Blue' as captain of the university women's boat race crew.
Away from the office, Ann is married with four children. She lives near Market Drayton, on the borders of Shropshire and Staffordshire and is a Deputy Lieutenant of Staffordshire. She is a trustee at Lichfield Cathedral and Deputy Pro-Chancellor at Keele University.
In her spare time Ann enjoys hill-walking, sailing and music.
