Clarke Willmott LLP’s litigation team handles a diverse spectrum of disputes, spanning defamation, professional negligence, contentious probate, and shareholder and partnership claims. Team head John Flint, a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association, brings extensive expertise in high-stakes negligence cases. With over 15 years of post-qualification experience, Louise Goodwin is a key figure for injunctive relief and has been appointed by the courts to supervise search orders.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Clarke Wilmott has a diverse practice across the UK. The firm effectively draws on this experience and can collaborate on the most complex disputes.' 

  • ‘Geraldine Stephens is an intelligent, pragmatic lawyer who is admired by her clients.' 

  • ‘I find the team to be well managed and extremely helpful to me as counsel.’

  • ‘John Flint is an experienced partner with good commercial sense and strategic oversight.' 

  • 'Geraldine Stephens is someone who commits herself entirely to the interests of her clients, with great skill.' 
  • ‘The Clarke Wilmott team is noted for its excellent client care and attention to detail. They are completely on top of issues and instructions. ’

Key clients

  • Lagan Construction Group
  • Pneuride
  • Pipi Print and Packaging
  • Institute of Directors
  • Seasons Holidays
  • Valloop Fund
  • Morgan King Group
  • Anhui Morden Living Co
  • Baw Trans
  • Premirserv
  • JMGT Asset Management
  • Cindica

Work highlights

Acting for JMGT Asset Management in a complex claim involving multiple defendants across jurisdictions.
Advised AD Investment in a complex cross-border international arbitrational dispute under the LCIA Arbitration Rules.
Advised a talent acquisition consultant in a defamation claim against two former business partners.

Practice head

John Flint

Other key lawyers

Louise Goodwin; Geraldine Stephens