Dispute resolution

Litigating before the various divisions of the High Court in London and in particular the Commercial Court. My cases often require emergency applications for injunctive relief and I am used to attending court on short notice
Making effective use of ADR to achieve client objectives This includes acting in a number of arbitrations over the years I am a CEDR qualified mediator
Resolving claims over post transaction issues for breach of warranty and indemnity, claims against directors for breach of duty, shareholder disputes and investor claims, IT disputes regarding code performance and software development, partnership disputes, unpaid commission and fee claims, professional negligence claims, trust disputes, civil fraud and bailment and conversion claims

Insolvency

Acting for and against insolvency practitioners in contentious matters including in unlawful distribution, antecedent transaction, misfeasance, wrongful trading and ROT/complex lien claims as well as other claims against directors
Working with colleagues in our Corporate practice group alongside insolvency practitioners to advise distressed businesses, helping companies and directors to manage insolvency risk and to protect assets, sometimes with assistance from the Court
Advising extensively on counterparty insolvency and regularly helping our clients to devise strategies to limit damage and / or minimise risk

Advertising & marketing

Working alongside a number of our creative clients for almost 25 years, helping to protect their interests and manage risk
Advising on a wide range of agreements and issues, including disputes over service levels and performance, issues with talent, clients and sub-contractors, fee recovery, failed campaigns and events and termination issues
Simplifying complex legal issues: cases often involve multiple parties with conflicting rights and interests. My objective is always to provide clear and practical advice which best serves our client's commercial objectives

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