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Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell

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England - North West • Dispute resolution

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Commercial litigation: Manchester

Led by Ian Austin and Ailsa Anderson, Irwin Mitchell‘s commercial dispute resolution practice supports clients in the financial, technology, property, health, and manufacturing sectors. Austin focuses on commercial and property litigation, contractual disputes, and general commercial claims, while Anderson manages shareholder disputes, as well as procurement, fiduciary duty, and restrictive covenant matters.
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  • Irwin Mitchell has a growing presence in the commercial litigation market in Manchester. With particular expertise in complex commercial transactions and a strong team of lawyers, the team is likely to grow within the market in no time.
  • Irwin Mitchell's commercial litigation team in Manchester provides a highly pragmatic and commercial approach focusing on the client's commercial priorities before tailoring a bespoke legal solution. The team has strength in depth, which ensures that every dispute is given the attention it deserves.
  • Ian Austin is extremely experienced in high-value contractual and shareholder disputes and has excellent judgment. Ailsa Anderson is an excellent lawyer. Audrey Serrano is very diligent and works hard.
  • Ian Austin's involvement has been the standout for me, helpful, approachable, and first-class advice.
  • Commercially very astute, professional at all times, always supportive and approachable.

Work highlights

Instructed in relation to proceedings brought by HMRC against a client in relation to £1.1million of allegedly unpaid taxes and winding up petition allegedly served on the client at the default Companies House address.
Acting for a company specialising in down hole oil pipe technology in relation to proceedings alleging losses of circa USD$257.4million in relation to a leak.
Acting in a claim for US$4,550,000 against a Finnish company including, but not limited to, for failure to pay a “success fee”.
Practice head

Ian Austin; Ailsa Anderson