About

I have worked in commercial litigation and dispute resolution for a range of national and international businesses for over 35 years and specialised in contentious LLP and partnership matters for 20 years.

I advise senior management teams, CEOs and business owners on the investigation and resolution of governance, conduct and regulatory issues, and on high value and complex disputes with third parties arising from commercial business relationships.

While the majority of my clients are organisations providing financial and professional services, I have a broad client base including high net worth individuals and business operating in advertising, marketing, retail, hospitality, technology and sport sectors.

I have many years' experience resolving disputes though negotiation, mediation, High Court litigation in England and international and domestic arbitrations under the rules of various arbitral institutions.

Experience

Professional services

  • Representing the Managing Partner of a financial services business in the defence of claims of dishonesty, fraud and breaches of duty owed to the business and other members of the LLP
  • Advising the Management Committee of a firm of solicitors on the investigation of allegations of professional misconduct by a Senior Partner
  • Devising and implementing a strategy for the senior management team of a firm of accountants on the removal of a Member of the LLP on performance grounds
  • Providing confidential and sensitive advice to the Management Board of a professional services business regarding allegations of inappropriate behaviour by a partner toward an employee
  • Advising the General Counsel and a Senior Partner of a firm of international solicitors on the conduct of a complaint made to the Regulator

Dispute resolution

  • Advising an international luxury fashion brand on the termination of a commercial contract and claims against former advisers
  • Representing a professional services business in the defence of negligence claims made by a former client arising from the services provided by the business
  • Appearing in legal proceedings on behalf of a group of owner managers accused of breach of duty and breach of contract by a former owner
  • Conducting the defence of claims made against former shareholders accused of fraud and breach of contract arising from the sale of shares under a Sale and Purchase Agreement
  • Representing an English company in the defence of an LCIA arbitration commenced by a US company alleging breach of contract and misrepresentation

Testimonials

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"Clive is absolutely super to work with. He really knows his stuff, has a strong eye for detail and is good at solving problems."
Chambers & Partners
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