Year of Call: 2020
George joined Chambers as a tenant in October 2021 following the successful completion of his pupillage under the supervision of Lance Ashworth QC, Constance McDonnell QC, Matthew Morrison, Dan McCourt Fritz and Gareth Tilley. He is developing a broad commercial chancery practice in line with chambers’ profile. During pupillage, George worked on cases across Serle Court’s core practice areas, with particular experience in commercial litigation, company law, civil fraud, and private client work.
George read History at the University of Cambridge, graduating with a first-class degree and receiving several awards and scholarships. He then completed the GDL at City Law School where he was awarded a Distinction (ranking fifth in his year). Before coming to the Bar, George taught at a secondary school before working in the property department of Solomon, Taylor & Shaw, a boutique commercial/property London law firm. He completed the BPTC in 2020 (graded Outstanding) having been awarded a Major Scholarship and Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Award by Inner Temple.
History (MA Cantab), Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge (First-Class)
GDL, City Law School (Distinction, ranked 5th in year)
BPTC, City Law School (Outstanding)
Major Scholarship, Inner Temple
Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Award, Inner Temple
Research Coursework Award – Finalist, City Law School
Dr Tindal Hart Prize, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
Rowley Mainhood Award, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
College Academic Scholarship, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
College Academic Exhibition, Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge