Search

How can we help?

Litigation

Sale of goods & product liability

 

Pragmatic, early and effective advice is required to ensure that recall campaigns are carried out in appropriate cases and robust defences where appropriate.

We are experienced in product liability cases and claims relating to the sale and supply of goods and services. We can offer either one off or regular helpline services for our clients, providing same-day pragmatic advice on legal and commercial issues.

 

One of the leading dispute resolution teams in the region.”

Legal 500

Key contacts

Read, listen and watch our latest insights

art
  • 08 September 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Victim of fraud? How to identify the perpetrator

Every day companies and individuals lose money to fraudsters, who hack into email accounts and alter emails sent from companies to their customers, or send sophisticated phishing emails from fake domain names designed to dupe customers into believing they are from a trusted supplier.

art
  • 05 September 2017
  • Construction

How to avoid construction payment disputes

Payment disputes continue to be one of the most common problems in the construction industry, and we have published numerous articles on the key court decisions that affect the interpretation of payment provisions

art
  • 11 August 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Pre-winding up settlement with director set aside

For a short time, Officeserve Technologies Limited (OTL) made a big impact in the ‘lunch at work’ market. Its director and majority shareholder, CAM, oversaw a rapid expansion to an estimated value of £40 million. However, OTL was unable to pay the instalments due on two businesses it had acquired and in October 2016 was served with a winding-up petition.

art
  • 28 June 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Costs budgeting – welcome clarity from the Court of Appeal

Costs budgeting is now a central part of civil litigation. The Court, lawyers and litigants are getting more comfortable with the process and it leads to much greater transparency and certainty.

art
  • 09 June 2017
  • Litigation and dispute resolution

Letter of Intent – The Need to Know

This article considers some of the merits and potential pitfalls of proceeding with construction works under a Letter of Intent.

art
  • 30 May 2017
  • Construction

Raconteur article: Risk management for employees

Dispute Resolution Partner Stephen James provided Dan Matthews at Raconteur with an expert opinion on how companies can prepare their employees for the unexpected.Risk management has never been more important- stories of computer viruses, crashed systems and unsettled Governments have been flooding the news in the last few weeks, and having a risk strategy is a crucial part of an organisation’s defence.

“We really appreciated the speed with which our matter was addressed, and with the immediate involvement of a specific subject matter expert. It is apparent that they foster a strong culture of team collaboration. The lead partner was compassionate and realistic, whilst giving us optimism. We always felt well advised.”

Legal 500 – Client