Position:
Senior Partner. Based in Wigton.

Main areas of work:
Agricultural law, trusts, probate and conveyancing.

Career:
Qualified as Solicitor in 1971. Trained in London. Moved to Cumbria in 1975 and became Partner in Hetherington Ritson & Co., Wigton.

Directorships and other positions:
Chairman of Carlisle Racecourse and Member of Board of Cartmell Racecourse; Under Sheriff for Cumberland.

Personal:
Married with family. Resides in Cumbria. Interests include horse racing.