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Martin Pearse

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Work Department

Dispute resolution.

Position

Martin is Consultant Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team and has a wide-ranging practice which includes general litigation and property litigation. Experienced at all levels of the court system, he is also well versed in the processes of adjudication, arbitration and mediation.

His general litigation practice includes contractual disputes, debt collection, defamation, directors’ duties and fraud, as well as intellectual property – including trademark infringement, breach of copyright and passing off – and matters relating to partnerships and shareholders.

Martin’s expertise in property-related matters includes disputes involving landlords and tenants of both commercial and residential properties, as well as boundaries, rights of way, restrictive covenants, rights of light and other easements. He also has experience of planning and building disputes and negligence claims concerning professionals in the property sector.

With a flexible approach to funding, Martin has operated under conditional and contingent fee agreements, as well as actions funded by legal expense insurance and third parties

Career

1994-1999 Freshfields, solicitor; 1999-2001 Forsters, solicitor; 2001-2013 Follett Stock, partner; 2013 Keystone Law, consultant.

Memberships

• Master’s degree in Advanced Litigation
• Studying for PhD
• Accredited mediator