He was described as an outstanding commercial lawyer who had shrewdly and inventively applied the law to secure justice in politically controversial and human rights cases.
In 1993, he opened his own law firm, first as a commercial lawyer, and later as an attorney specializing in commercial law, constitutional law, political parties and human rights.
His role as a commercial lawyer meant he did not go to court, but instead helped with the day-to-day legal requirements of companies, such as drawing up property contracts.