Irwin Mitchell’s commercial litigation team handles a broad range of high-value and complex disputes for clients across the financial services, pensions, sport, manufacturing, and consumer sectors. The practice often advises on matters involving trust or corporate structures and cross-border elements. The team is jointly led by Katie Byrne and Thomas Barnard, and the firm has further expanded its regional footprint with the opening of a new office in Brighton. Robert Parks has notable experience in acting in claims for breach of warranty, fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy.
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Key clients
- Offside Limited
- Gravity Fitness Limited (and subsidiaries)
- Castle Trust Capital PLC (trading as CastleTrust Bank)
Work highlights
Advised formula 1 CEO and team principle of Aston Martin F1 Team and Alpine F1 Team, in connection with his departure from Aston Martin F1 Team.
Acted for Castle Trust Bank in successfully obtaining and freezing injunction.
Acted for Offside Limited in a cross-border and high value dispute.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Katie Byrne; Thomas Barnard
Other key lawyers
Robert Parks; Sabrina Goran