Fraser Dawbarns has a ‘smart, accessible client-focused team’ handling commercial disputes for clients in North and West Norfolk, and East Cambridgeshire. Practice head Neil John in Wisbech calls upon ‘insightful and pragmatic’ senior associate Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin in King’s Lynn to handle high-value matters. The firm is currently advising a local renewables company that specialises in anaerobic digestors on a dispute concerning its withdrawal from a proposed joint venture. ‘What sets the firm apart is the personalised service’, remarks a client.
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- ‘A smart, accessible client-focused team.’
‘Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin is insightful and pragmatic in his approach and very supportive of his clients.’
‘Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin is a very knowledgeable lawyer working in the dispute and resolution sector. He has assisted my company on a number of occasions to communicate and reject third party approaches against us that were completely unfounded. Within this area, he has always acted professionally and replied in a robust but fair manner. He has a very wide knowledge base and is able to call on colleague outside of the firm is required to assist in the defense of our company.’
‘What particularly sets FD apart is the personalised service provided: the clients are well served by individuals who show commitment and flare.’
‘Joshua Stuardson-Hipkin (senior associate) brings considerable international experience to a regional player. He is a rising star and surely a partner in the making. He always has his client's back, and will be advancing a well-prepared and thoroughly considered case.’
‘Hands on approach in respect of a very varied caseload. ’
‘Josha Shaurdson-Hipkin is an excellent solicitor, who provides meticulous and well-considered instructions. He is particularly good at identifying where issues may arise in a case which call for particular expertise, and instructing specialists to provide advice on those issues.’
‘Truly professional and continue to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our business. All this overlaid with a practical and pragmatic approach to advice and support.’
‘Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin has been outstanding throughout this process. Our case is a delicate and complex web of deceit and dishonesty involving a large amount of money. Joshua has been empathetic and supportive throughout. His calm, methodical nature and attention to detail has given us all reassurance and confidence in the case.'
Work highlights
- Advising a local renewables company (specialising in anaerobic digestors) in a dispute concerning its withdrawal from a proposed joint venture. The claim includes allegations of unjust enrichment and breaches of confidentiality.
- Acting for a well-known food processing company in a coverage dispute at the commercial court. The case is likely to be significant in that it will consider what constitutes “damage to property” for the purposes of an insurance claim.
- Advising the owner of a well-known Sheffield based business in a dispute concerning a high-value loan and allegations of fraud.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Neil John
Other key lawyers
Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin