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I am a Partner and Head of our Commercial Litigation Department. I take on cases for claimants as well as defendants across wide range of disputes including contentious probate, contract, construction, intellectual property, partnership disputes, intra company disputes, property litigation as well as professional negligence.
Resolutions through empathy and experience. Disputes are inherently stressful and with 28 years’ experience I understand that from the outset it is critical to listen to my client; get to grips with and fully understand their problem and desired outcome; advise them candidly; set out their options clearly and to work with them in achieving the best possible outcome in all the circumstances.
I act for all types of clients, from the private individual to sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and PLCs.
Over the years, I have built up significant experience in professional negligence claims, particularly those against solicitors; contentious probate claims whether cases involving challenges to a Will or claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975; contract claims; defamation claims and property litigation relating to both commercial and residential property rights; disputes between shareholders and employment claims concerning alleged breaches of restrictive covenants.
I began my legal career in 1996 where I gained experience in insurance litigation and professional indemnity handling a mix of defendant personal injury and product liability claims, as well as claims against barristers and solicitors. Deciding that I needed broader litigation experience and that I was more likely to get the same outside of the City, I joined the Commercial Litigation Department of Taylor Walton on 1 June 1999.
- Advising a client who was the tenant of commercial premises in the city on a Break Notice that it had been served with and identifying defects with the same. Successfully defending proceedings commenced by the Landlord for a declaration that the Break Notice was valid which enabled the client to negotiate a substantial settlement with the Landlord who required the premises to allow it to undertake a substantial redevelopment.
- Instructed by the beneficiary of a trust who hasn’t received any income from the same for 9 years. Discovering that the trustee was selling the trust’s asset and making an urgent application for an injunction to preserve the proceeds of sale of the trust’s asset and protect my client’s interests.
- Instructed by a client who acquired land with the intention of developing the same but whose former solicitor had failed to advise her that the land acquired did not have the right of way needed to access it and unlock its development potential. Submitted a claim letter and negotiated a settlement without the need for Court proceedings.
- Instructed by a wife whose husband of almost 40 years had died, but whose estate was subject to a claim by her husband’s daughter from a previous relationship with whom he had been estranged. Assisted the client to settle the claim through mediation before proceedings were commenced.
- LLB from Nottingham Trent University
- LPC from Nottingham Law School
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