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Blake Lapthorn

SEACOURT TOWER, WEST WAY, OXFORD, OX2 0FB, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 01865 248607
Fax:
Fax 01865 728445
DX:
723000 OXFORD 5
Web:
www.bllaw.co.uk
Email:

Jonathan Lloyd-jones

Tel:
Work +44 1865 254204
Email:
Blake Lapthorn

Work Department

Litigation and dispute management.

Position

Jonathan is chairman of the firm. He specialises in conflict management and commercial dispute resolution, in particular dealing with construction issues, professional negligence and contract claims. He is developing expertise in large project conflict process for public authorities. Recognised as a leader in the field of mediation by ‘Chambers UK’ and ‘The Legal 500’, Jonathan was one of the first qualified mediators in the UK. His skill as a mediator and his background in commercial litigation are invaluable when assessing and resolving complex disputes, as well as dealing with partnership issues.

Career

Qualified Stephenson Harwood 1977-80; Claude Hornby & Cox 1980-88; partner 1982; Linnells 1988; partner Blake Lapthorn 1990.

Member

Chair ADR Net Ltd; chair of The Art Room charity.

Education

Southampton University.

Leisure

Hill walking, English music, salmon fishing.

Practice Areas

Arbitration, ADR, mediation; Construction - non-contentious; Professional negligence

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