Moore Barlow’s team is well-equipped to handle complex disputes involving issues such as the discharge of mortgages, mistake, compensation, and rectification. In Guildford, co-head David Foster has great experience in cases with broader regulatory implications for the charity sector. The team, including Esther Millard, is well-placed to advise on claims arising from alleged breaches of facility agreements, including those involving fraudulent conduct by directors or legal representatives.
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Testimonials
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‘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.’
‘David Foster is an experienced litigator with a common sense approach, providing wise leadership for the team and not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get involved when that is what is needed. Charlie Ellison has maturity of approach which allows him to get the best for his clients without getting sidetracked on issues which are not going to affect the end result. ’
‘Really approachable and able to deal and simplify complex commercial disputes to provide practical commercial advice.’
‘Susannah Marsh - fantastic litigator with the ability to cut through the detail and get to the nub of the issue. ’
‘Claire Haverfield is superb: a top lawyer, tenacious litigator and a pleasure to work with. I do not hesitate to recommend her and have recommended her to clients in the past.’
‘We have successfully commissioned Moore Barlow's commercial litigation team at various times over the years. They have a collaborative and personally engaging approach, taking pains to ensure they reach the root of a matter, with all its nuances, in order to deliver the best advice and action. 'Off the shelf' is not in their vocabulary. ’
Key clients
- 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
Acted 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.
Acted for Andrew Hale-Byrne in connection with 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, with some matters of the claim being held in secret hearings.
Acted 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.
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
David Foster; Claire Haverfield; Susannah Marsh
Other key lawyers
Esther Millard; Benjamin Millward; Ashley Moughtin