Seddons has a strong track record in representing both claimants and defendants in litigation involving foreign governments, steel production, mining, fashion, and real estate. Dispute resolution head Christian Smith has particular expertise in corporate disputes, shareholder conflicts, and commercial agency matters; John Melville-Smith is an expert in challenges to wills, contested probate and inheritance disputes, and contractual and professional negligence claims; and David Wheeler is 'highly experienced'. Marvin Simons recently stepped down as department co-head, but stays on as consultant.
Testimonials
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‘Christian Smith is a highly experienced commercial litigator, who has a confident manner and a firm grasp of the strategy and tactics required to succeed in litigation.'
‘David Wheeler is highly experienced, and devotes a lot of care and attention to his cases. He is practical, commercial, and really fights clients' corners.'
'Cost-conscious, so that unnecessary sums are not spent/wasted, but prepared to go to court where that is the right approach and will yield the right result for the client.’
‘Marvin Simons has a wide range of experience in general commercial and solicitor negligence matters. First-rate legal analysis, good, instinctive sense of merits, and excellent at delivering commercially-focused advice that addresses specific client concerns.'
'Steffan Taylor is highly responsive and supportive.’
‘This is a strong commercial litigation team, with particular expertise in insolvency. They take a pragmatic approach to settlement, so as to achieve the best overall result for the client.’
‘The firm is responsive and pays great care and attention to the cases it works on.’
‘Very sound and experienced legal advice, with a focus on the right commercial outcome (often through carefully-managed mediations).'
Key clients
- Susa Holdings Establishment
- Knight Sales Services
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christian Smith