I joined Hodge Jones & Allen as a trainee solicitor in 2017 and I am currently working in the Civil Liberties department. I specialise in bringing claims against the police when individuals have been poorly treated and representing people who have lost loved ones in custody.

I have recently worked in Criminal Defence, Social Housing and Family law which has provided me with experience in litigation and contentious law. I also have experience representing and advising clients at the police station who have been arrested or have been asked to be interviewed by the police.

Before switching careers, I worked for a youth work charity to advise and inform politicians and the wider public about the challenges that young people in the inner-city face. Previously, I worked in central government as an economist in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. This included working closely with 10 Downing Street to prepare the Prime Minister and other Ministers for G8 and G20 Summits.

Education

• BPP (Holborn) – Legal Practice Course (2016-2017), Distinction
• BPP (Waterloo) – Graduate Diploma in Law (Part-Time) (2014-2016), Distinction
• University of Bath – Economics and International Development BSc (2009-2013), 1st Class

Career

• Political and Advocacy Officer – XLP (Urban Youth Work Charity) (2013-2016)
• Economist, International Development Team – Foreign and Commonwealth Office (2011-2012)

Client comments

• “Aston was the [trainee] solicitor that dealt with my case. He was absolutely amazing, he was understanding, empathetic, and overly helpful and informative through each stage of my case . Aston is so professional with a great ability to connect on a human level, he’s like a friend at your side fighting your corner to get the best outcome for you. I deeply feel Aston is a great solicitor and is /will be an asset to any firm he decides to work at. I wish him great success in all his future endevours. Thank you Aston.” Rosemarie Farmer

Personal interests

I enjoy cycling and playing local six-a-side football amongst many other sports. Until recently I also acted as a trustee for Restored – a domestic violence charity.