The ‘highly professional and capable’ commercial dispute resolution team at Moore Barlow, led by Claire Haverfield and Susannah Marsh, stands out for its advice in the property and financial services spaces. A ’tenacious litigator’ who possesses ‘astute instincts and superb client-care skills’, Haverfield regularly assists business and individuals in shareholder disputes and commercial claims. With particular expertise regarding complex residential and commercial possession claims, Marsh is ’highly capable and client-focused’ in her client representation and is a key contact among leading lenders and mortgage providers.
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‘Moore Barlow has an excellent commercial litigation team.’
'A very efficient outfit, with no obvious weaknesses. The firm is up there with the best.’
‘A highly professional and capable team, committed to achieving the desired outcome for their clients. They are also all extremely personable and easy to work with.’
‘I have been consistently impressed with the high level of partner engagement at Moore Barlow, giving the client the benefit of their expertise.’
‘Hands- on, practical advice; timely too.’
‘Claire Haverfield is a tenacious litigator: an excellent lawyer, with astute instincts and superb client-care skills. She is an experienced trial lawyer who it is always a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Group representatives against Barclays Bank
- Hansard Trust Company Limited
- Mark Riley & Co
- Churchill Contractors (UK) Limited
- Business Mortgage Finance 4, 5, 6 and 7 PLC
- Tokio Marine HCC
- CNK Alliance Limited
- Froyle Park Limited
Work highlights
Acting for the group representatives for customers of Barclays Bank Plc, following mistaken removal of charges at HM Land Registry in respect of c.5,000 mortgages.
Acting for an individual regarding his claim against the Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade and the Secretary of State for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development office.
Acting for Business Mortgage Finance 5 Plc and Business Mortgage Finance 7 Plc in a high value recovery case before the High Court and the Court of Appeal relating to secret commissions.
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Practice head
Claire Haverfield; Susannah Marsh