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Noted for its vast expertise in maritime and fishing work, the disputes practice at Addleshaw Goddard is also active across the renewables, healthcare and retail sectors, frequently representing both private and public sector entities. Department head Simon Catto excels in handling domestic and cross-border contractual disputes. Alan Sinclair regularly assists clients with IP claims and financial services litigation. Claire Thornber stands out due to her strong focus on cross-border work.
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Profile
Work Department
Dispute Resolution.
Position
Simon is head of the dispute resolution team in Scotland and a solicitor advocate. He regularly handles complex and high value cases in both Sheriff Court and the Court of Session with a particular focus on commercial, contractual, insolvency and sports related disputes. Simon specialises in the full range of commercial, contractual and insolvency disputes. His clients range from insolvency practitioners, banks and public limited companies to small privately owned companies and partnerships. Clients also include UK football clubs and professional sportsmen in the fields of football and athletics. Simon is the appointed solicitor member of the board of the Scottish Court Service. He is also a member of the firm’s Scottish and UK managing boards.
Career
Trained Ledingham Chalmers; qualified 1997; training partner HBJ Gateley 2006-07, qualified as solicitor advocate 2007, head of litigation department 2007 to date, member of managing board (Scotland) 2007, member of the UK board 2008.
Languages
French.
Memberships
The Law Society of Scotland; solicitor member Board of the Scottish Court and Tribunal Service; Solicitor Advocate.
Education
Robert Gordons College; Edinburgh University (1994 LLB Hons; 1995 DipLP).
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Testimonials
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- 'The practice is commercially minded.'
- 'Alan Sinclair engenders confidence in his clients through his clear and direct communication style.'
Key clients
- Scotland Gas Networks PLC
- Exim Kabel Kereskedelmi KFT
Work highlights
Acting for a pioneer in healthcare in multiple judicial reviews to challenge the decision of a health board to abandon a major procurement of laboratory services.