David Foster > Moore Barlow > Guildford, England > Lawyer Profile

With extensive expertise across the finance, education, and sports industries, the dispute resolution department at Moore Barlow is well versed in handling high-value contractual and commercial disputes for SMEs. Claire Haverfield and David Foster co-head the group from Southampton and Guildford, with the former boasting over 25 years’ experience in handling warranty and IT disputes, and the latter regularly managing claims for corporate clients. Southampton-based Mark Osgood specialises in internal business disputes, and Sarah Watley deals with commercial possession claims.

The ‘highly respected litigation department’ at Moore Barlow has notable specialist knowledge of financial services, intellectual property and debt recovery litigation, as well as advising on litigation funding arrangements, particularly for SMEs. Practice heads include judicial review specialist David Foster in Guildford, who is a ‘brilliant litigator and an excellent strategist’, and Claire Haverfield in Southampton. Esther Millard leads on disputes for independent schools.

With ‘vast experience of professional negligence’  Moore Barlow assists both organisations and individuals in claims against professionals including financial advisors, lawyers, and surveyors. Team heads David Foster and Claire Haverfield split their time between Southampton and Guildford, with Haverfield focusing on commercial and contractual claims. Mark Osgood is based in Southampton and is proficient in internal business disputes, while Esther Millard in Guildford is particularly active in professional negligence and commercial disputes within the education sector. Other names to note include Southampton-based Andrew Reid, recommended for his claimant-side representation.