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Commercial
disputes
Acting for major travel portal client in respect of issues
arising out of major outsourcing contract and the successful resolution of those
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Contractual and trade disputes
Advising UK motor vehicle distributor
on contractual liability of parties responsible for unfair distribution at work
following contract renewal procedures. Acting for major plc client within the
automotive sector in respect of claims arising out of high profile motor racing
agreement with top "racer" and alleged breach of IPR of well-known US
rock band. Acting for purchaser of financial services company in relation to alleged
breach of sale agreement, including issues as to authenticity of alleged sale
agreement documentation. back
Product liability
Continuing to act for the UK and European based
subsidiaries of a major multi-national corporation involved in the worldwide production
and sale of machinery in relation to various product liability claims in the English
High Court arising out of power plant and marine application. Advising multinational
corporation on cross-jurisdictional issues in relation to control and management
of potential product liability issue, including managing and instructing local
law firms within international network. Advising corporation and reporting upon
key product liability issues in respect of proposed management buy out. back
Partner or shareholder disputes
Representing technology company
in respect of threatened minority shareholder action upon exclusion of a founding
shareholder from management. Acting for Ireland/USA based international manufacturer
(in co-operation with New York based lawyers) in respect of shareholder dispute
with UK based insolvent company including representing interests in contested
insolvency and in respect of purchase of assets from Liquidator. Acting for purchaser
of financial services company in relation to pre-emptive action and procedures
available under UK company law in relation to potential minority shareholder actions. back
IP/IT/E-business disputes
Advising an English subsidiary of a US
corporation on infringement of trade marks/passing off in relation to URL’s
and metatags in respect of internet sales of mobile phone entertainment products.
Acting for a US based Software Corporation in relation to the litigation surrounding
its purchase and control of the UK based division of a rival competitor corporation
based in the United States (in the context of a dispute in the USA over the proposed
merger of the two corporations). Advising an internet based insurance company
in relation to a dispute concerning domain name ownership. Advising on disputes
arising from contracts for the setting up of commercial web sites, ownership of
internet codes and copyright in web site designs. back
Defamation
Representing individual Managing Director and major shareholder
in respect of damaging defamatory statements made by the new management appointed
by the purchaser, in relation to alleged breaches of warranties given by the vendors,
in support of the sale of a manufacturing company, within the industry sector
to which the client intended to return. Successfully resolved as part of overall
settlement. back
Insolvency and commercial fraud
Advising a major creditor of BCCI
concerning the settlement of all claims and cross claims within the Liquidators,
issuing detailed cross-border procedures for approving and adjudicating on the
process. Extensive experience in advising insolvency practitioners on the investigation
and tracing of assets, recovery and disposal, the enforcement of security and
property issues. Providing practical advice to companies and individuals on company
restructuring and voluntary arrangements and the sale of assets. back
Tax Investigations
Acting for UK based Director/shareholders and foreign
based majority shareholders in relation to tax investigation by Special Compliance
Office in respect of alleged false accounting /corporation issues, including pursuant
to Hansard procedure. back
Duty Investigations
Continuing to act and advise the European subsidiaries
of a major Japanese based manufacturer of broadcast television camera systems
in relation to anti-dumping issues. Successful representation of major automobile
distributors/manufacturers in relation to disputes over applicability of preferential
rates of import duty exigible upon vehicles imported into the E.U. back
Regulatory matters
Successfully acting for a number of company directors
in proceedings brought by the DTI under CDDA 1986, including applications to continue
as directors under S.17 CDDA hot line complaint/report made against disqualified
director in respect of alleged breach of Disqualification order. back
Jurisdictional Issues
Liaising with major US firm advising on jurisdictional
issues in relation to potential action on behalf of EU based importers against
foreign (non EU) government for breach of warranty in relation to preferential
duty. Advising ex-UK EU based Claimants on jurisdictional claims/strategies in
relation to proceedings against parties based in the UK and various UK dependencies
worldwide in relation to alleged warranties given by ex-EU based Defendants. back
Construction Disputes
Acting for a number of new clients within
the construction industry sector in respect of contractual disputes/adjudications,
including for both contractors and sub-contractors involved in ground works and
similar sub-contract works. Representing residential developers in defence of
injunction brought in respect of construction of foundations by adjacent residents.
Acting for a Dutch based international engineering/construction company on an
adjudication concerning a major contract for the construction of a national chain
of petrol stations. Advising a number of other commercial clients in relation
to JCT contracts and adjudication. Advising consultant designers in respect of
design liability issues, including in relation to insurance cover and terms of
collateral warranty documentation.
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Professional Negligence
Various professional negligence instructions
including; acting for beneficiaries in respect of alleged negligent administration
of estate by solicitors overcharging, loss of tax reliefs and inordinate delay
in winding up estate. back
Licensing
Acting for a national chain of health clubs on the application
for and renewal of club licences. back
Property Litigation
Acting for the owners of a large chain of licensed
premises throughout the South-East on a number of commercial repossessions. Advising
commercial landlords and tenants in relation to forfeiture of leases, distress
for rent, dilapidations claims, leasehold renewal, leasehold enfranchisement and
related issues. Representing trust in relation to claims by and against the trust
under a chain of indemnities in respect of hydrocarbon contamination of petrol
station premises converted to residential use. back
Engineering
Acting for international engineering company in respect
of claim for negligent maintenance brought by site owner at electricity plant
(Technology and Construction Court). Acting for contractor in respect of contractual
dispute (subject to ICC arbitration) in relation to variations in soil conditions
revealed in the course of construction of a power station leading to additional
costs and time being incurred in amendments to foundations in respect of off shore
construction project. back
Enquiries
Representing international manufacturing company in respect
of its appearance at a national railway enquiry to provide expert evidence in
relation to rail safety features. back
Insurance
Negotiating successful settlement in respect of a claim
on behalf of a firm of surveyors against professional indemnity insurers at Lloyds
of London for their alleged unlawful avoidance of the claimant's RICS professional
indemnity policy. Resolving dispute between engineering company and insurer concerning
policy interpretation and material non-disclosure. Advising upon the adequacy
and likely effect of insurance cover for an extraordinary construction contract
involving long term performance warranties undertaken by a potential target company
in relation to a corporate acquisition transaction. back
National courts and tribunals
Successfully defending claim against
French engineering company brought by plc in respect of supply of goods. Trial
2003 in Technology and Construction court - indemnity costs awarded in client's
favour. back
Mediation
Successful initiation and negotiation of 6 party mediation
of long running claim for contamination of petrol station site redeveloped for
residential use, including chain of indemnity claims and misrepresentation counterclaim
brought by 5 successive owners between themselves as well as the principal claim
brought by adjacent residents. Private mediations run directly through the firm
(details confidential). back
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Acting
for national developer in respect of dispute concerning the application of the
RICS code, referred to RICS for expert determination - final and binding determination
made in client's favour. back
Sports law
Acting for Brazilian premier
league football club in relation to High Court action in respect of transfer of
player to a leading UK premier league team. Advising a leading European football
club on contentious insolvency issues surrounding the performance of contractual
obligations relating to transfer of player to premier league team. Advising leading
automotive manufacturer in relation to contractual disputes relating to its international
works team. Mediation of a contractual dispute involving a leading international
motor racing driver. back | 
