Ward Hadaway LLP remains a go-to firm for public sector clients facing intricate litigation linked to PFI, PPP, and joint ventures. The practice was strengthened by the arrivals of co-chairs Nick Wells and Carlyn Weale from Flint Bishop and Kennedys in January and June 2024, respectively. Wells brings extensive expertise in disputes arising from commercial transactions, while Weale, a seasoned High Court advocate with over 18 years of experience, is well known for her adept handling of high-stakes litigation and complex interim applications.
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- 'Ward Hadaway stands out as offering a high quality, yet flexible and bespoke service.'
- ‘Partner Nick Wells is an outstanding litigator and an excellent litigation strategist. He is, also, extremely commercially minded and able to consider the wider context to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients.’
- ‘The Ward Hadaway team are professional, friendly, easy to work with and clearly knowledgeable and experienced. What sets them apart though, is their empathy for the client's experience.'
- ‘I have been very impressed with Carlyn Weale's expertise and knowledge, she has been tremendously helpful in explaining the process, my options and the risks involved.'
- 'Equally brilliant has been Daniyal Malik, who I have dealt with regularly and has been friendly, efficient and helpful in guiding me through the process.'
- ‘This is a committed and knowledgeable team containing practitioners who have consistently succeeded in commercial litigation over a long period. Their client care is second to none.’
Key clients
- Lancashire County Council
- Derby City Council
- Creamline Dairies
- Tokyo Industries
- Hopwood Hall Estate
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- C&C Insurance Brokers
Work highlights
Acting for Lancashire County Council in a major dispute over its Building Schools for the Future (BSF) PFI scheme.
Defending a claim for Derby City Council in respect of a joint venture PPP contract.
Acting for Hopwood DePree on a contractual dispute with Rochdale Borough Council.
Practice head
Nick Wells; Carlyn Weale
Other key lawyers
Melissa Munday; Richard Burton; Daniyal Malik