Commercial litigation - Newcastle
Dickinson Dees LLP, under John Marshall, successfully defended Tees Valley Regeneration Limited in an alleged breach of “lock out” case in the High Court. The practice receives numerous instructions from rail clients and was recently instructed by two rail companies on a challenge, by way of judicial review, to a decision by the British Transport Police Authority. Clients value the ‘brilliant results produced‘.
‘A guru of both legal and commercial knowledge‘, Bill Gilliam ‘runs a tight and efficient team‘ at Eversheds LLP. The practice continues to receive instructions on commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation for national and international clients. Sector expertise includes IT and healthcare, with recent instructions including acting for a government department on the termination of two multimillion-pound contracts. Senior associate Claire Carroll is singled out as ‘absolutely excellent‘.
The practice at Muckle LLP is well respected by peers. Stewart Irvine is recommended, and advises clients such as conservatory manufacturer Amdega Ltd and The Newcastle Business Park Limited. The team advises individuals as well as corporate clients.
Ward Hadaway’s team continues its role for Persimmon Homes in a long-running judicial review case, with 2008 seeing a High Court appeal for the client. Ian Collinson heads the team and is recommended for his wide experience in civil disputes. The ‘extremely efficient and diligent‘ Paula Myers jointly leads the private wealth disputes team, and is singled out for her ‘practical approach‘.
‘Focused and tenacious‘, Watson Burton LLP provides ‘cost-effective, practical solutions‘; results are ‘nothing short of spectacular‘. Recent highlights include unlawful termination and breach of warranty cases, and Mark Heath has a good reputation for his commercial fraud work. Allan Henderson has recently left the firm.
Crutes Law Firm, under Helen Ager, retains its high level of expertise and strong reputation on directors’ disputes. The team is increasingly instructed by large regional clients such as Bellway and Chevron on smaller litigation claims that fall below their insurance companies’ excess.
Hay & Kilner was recently instructed on a High Court case surrounding the ownership, derivation and use of extensive databases. Clients include a sizeable financial institution which the team is advising on substantial recoveries, and a notable name in the transport sector. Martin Soloman is recommended.
At BHP Law, practice heads Ursula Collie and Graeme Ritzema continue to advise regional corporate clients across a range of disputes. Recent instructions include advising a manufacturing company on a disputed contract under the Consumer Credit Act.
The niche practice at the ‘excellent‘ Gibson & Co has developed a thriving banking litigation practice. Jane Gibson and Toby Gibson both have backgrounds at Magic Circle firms in London, and are recommended as providing ‘first-rate advice‘ and as being ‘highly responsive‘. Clients include JPMorgan and Credit Suisse.
Recent clients of Short Richardson & Forth LLP include a sportswear manufacturer and a biotech company. Tim Berg and Mark Green are recommended.
Developing its expertise in the waste management sector, Sintons LLP was instructed by a major waste disposal management and remediation company on the enforcement of “take and pay” contracts. Catherine Wood leads the practice, which also advises individuals.
Jonathon Stokes is the name to note at Gordon Brown Associates. The team offers expertise in landlord and tenant disputes and breach of contract claims.
Sara Keating leads Mincoff Jacksons LLP’s Newcastle offering. The practice is notable for its advice to individuals; recent examples include a partner in an insurance business and an accountant.