England - North West • Dispute resolution
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Commercial litigation: Manchester

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BBS Law

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BBS Law handles disputes relating to the enforcement of restrictive covenants, shareholder agreements and contentious probate matters. The team is co-headed by David Bondt and Andrew Haffner; Bondt has experience in the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, while Haffner’s practice covers general commercial disputes and employment litigation relating to employment contracts and post-employment restrictions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is a small, well-run team, with good expertise across core areas of commercial litigation work.’

  • ‘Andrew Haffner - pragmatic, hands-on approach and keeps matters in perspective.’

  • ‘The commercial litigation team are extremely approachable, becoming conversant with issues very quickly and coming up with a plan to resolve matters as swiftly and as economically as possible, in the best interests of the clients.’

  • ‘Particular strength in commercial development disputes. Boutique and user friendly.’

  • ‘David Bondt - very commercial, clearly identifies client needs.’

  • ‘BBS provided sound advice from the outset of a complicated dispute. This was the first dispute of this kind that I had been involved in, and the other party was extremely aggressive. BBS provided comfort during a very stressful situation and managed to get to a very satisfactory outcome.’

  • ‘All BBS staff I have worked with have been extremely approachable, practical and will work in a collaborative way wherever possible with other parties in order to avoid escalating disputes.’

Key clients

  • Watson & Nicholson
  • C G Recovery
  • A.F. Kopp
  • Lord Kitch Limited
  • SciPharm Sarl

Work highlights

  • Representing a developer client in relation to the interpretation of a s106 Agreement, including dealing with injunction applications by the other side (Bexley Council) and advising on/issuing damages claim against the council.
  • Representing an electronic import company in relation to a claim against HSBC bank for breach of terms and conditions.
  • Representing an experienced senior solicitor regarding proceedings brought against her (including applications for interim injunctive relief) by her current employer to enforce non-competition restrictions contained both in her contract of employment and in a shareholders agreement.

Lawyers

Practice head

David Bondt; Andrew Haffner