Ward Hadaway LLP

The commercial litigation department at Ward Hadaway LLP, led by Peter Hornsey, supports client in traditional commercial matters as well as transport and cargo disputes. Alongside general commercial disputes, Melissa Munday also has a particular focus on marine and insurance litigation, where she routinely acts for domestic and foreign cargo and liability insurers, freight forwarders, recovery agents and logistics operators. Nick Wells, who joined the team in January 2024 from Flint Bishop, handles disputes arising from M&A, joint ventures and commercial development projects.

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‘The team are very good at getting up to speed quickly on urgent matters.’
‘Nick Wells provides an outstanding service, combining technical excellence with commercial common sense making you feel that your dispute is in a safe pair of hands.’
‘Melissa Munday - Extremely diligent and knowledgeable.’
‘The team are excellent and of high quality.’
‘Nick Wells is an exceptional solicitor. He knows his sector and specialism and can relay that to his clients in terms they understand. He sets a clear strategy and takes on board his clients objectives. Nick is easy to work with.’
‘Strong team, with commercial lawyers.’
‘Nick Wells - fantastic commercial litigator. Strong eye for detail with a real commercial bias based on maximising client results.’
‘Nick Wells is my contact at Ward Hadaway. He is exceptional. Very bright, very commercially astute and a cracking lawyer.'

Key clients

Cargo Expert Group Sp z.o.o.
Renolit SE
Howard Gardens Manco Limited
Prime Student Living Limited
Stanhope House Manco Limited
EC3 Marine Limited
Amphitrite Underwriting Limited
Hammonds of Knutsford Limited

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Commercial litigation: Manchester