Sills & Betteridge LLP‘s team acts on a range of commercial disputes. Practice head Karen Bower-Brown specialises in breach of contract, breach of warranty, and commercial property disputes. Robert Pearson’s varied caseload includes misrepresentation claims arising from the sale of businesses.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A professional approach to instructions with a commercial and realistic view to risk of litigation.’

  • ‘Available and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘I was instructed as counsel by Sills & Betteridge about a trade mark infringement claim, at both the liability and quantum stages, and in successfully resisting permission to appeal. I worked closely with Robert Pearson, throughout.’

  • ‘I was impressed by Sills & Betteridge's partner-led approach to conducting proceedings.’
  • ‘Robert Pearson provided a high-quality level of advice and assistance, and took personal responsibility for the majority of the work required to conduct the case, whilst sensibly delegating lower-level tasks to appropriate fee-earners, and seeking counsel's assistance where required.’

  • ‘This practices professionalism, communication and collaboration and knowledge of the applicable laws was first-rate and enabled me to achieve an excellent outcome.'

  • ‘We were provided with a highly personal, empathetic, and supportive responses throughout. The whole team made us feel as if we were their only client.'

  • ‘Karen Bower-Brown became like a friend and confidante, she was very attentive and nothing ever seemed too much for her.’

  • 'Sills and Betteridge have grown their commercial dispute resolution team in the last few years and have established themselves as a leading firm in the regional market.'

  • 'Robert Pearson has a brilliant, calming manner with clients that puts them at ease. He is assured, confident and knowledgeable.'

Key clients

  • George Bateman & Son Limited
  • Hemswell Biogas Limited
  • Micronclean Limited
  • Omex Agriculture Limited
  • SHD Composite Materials Ltd
  • SHD-MTI Limited
  • The Burdens Group Limited
  • The Snoring Disorders Centre Ltd
  • Turnbull & Co Limited
  • George Bateman & Son Limited
  • Hemswell Biogas Limited
  • Micronclean Limited
  • Omex Agriculture Limited
  • SHD Composite Materials Ltd
  • SHD-MTI Limited
  • The Burdens Group Limited
  • The Snoring Disorders Centre Ltd
  • Turnbull & Co Limited
  • George Bateman & Son Limited
  • Hemswell Biogas Limited

Work highlights

Advising the client in an alleged breach of a restrictive covenant by a former employee.

Practice head

Karen Bower-Brown

Other key lawyers

Robert Pearson