The ‘knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and genuinely collaborative’ commercial and private litigation team at Clarke Willmott LLP boasts a standout list of major regional and national clients. The ’informative, reliable’ Cathy Harris leads the team, representing leading corporates across commercial contract litigation, business interruption claims, and debt recovery. Harris also brings a notable private client disputes practice, assisting across contentious property, trust, and shareholder matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Good client management, informative and patient.’
‘Clarke Willmott is a breath of fresh air in the legal world. The team is knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and genuinely collaborative – they take the time to understand your needs and give advice that’s both practical and commercially sharp.'
'What really sets them apart is how easy they are to work with. No jargon, no ego – just solid legal support from people who clearly care about getting the best outcome for you.’
‘What really makes them stand out is their responsiveness, calm under pressure, and ability to cut through complexity with clear, practical advice.’
‘Cathy Harris is a capable steward and has been informative, reliable and acted in our interests consistently.’
Key clients
- Hampshire Sport and Leisure Holdings
- WeBuyAnyPhone Limited
- Sony B.V.C.
Work highlights
Advised a provider of special education services in challenging the position of 9 local authorities which declined to allow any increase in fees for services rendered.
Advising the owners of Hampshire Sport and Leisure Holdings on its ability to recover business losses accrued during the COVID19 pandemic.
Advising WeBuyAnyPhone Limited on a variety of instructions including the complex termination of a services and supply contract.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Cathy Harris