the BlackBelt Barrister

I’m Daniel J. ShenSmith

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I am a practising Barrister of England and Wales and a 7th-degree black belt martial artist.

I created BlackBelt Barrister to make the law understandable for everyone.
Here, I break down legal jargon into plain English and share practical advice that helps you make better decisions in life, work, and finance.

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