Thomson Snell & Passmore's team advises on high-stakes disputes and group actions, often involving cross-border legal issues or international assets. Led by Douglas Skilton and James Cradick, the commercial litigation team is well-equipped to advise estate executors on disputes with company liquidators, particularly where unexpected liabilities arise. The team is experienced in handling claims relating to issues surrounding liquidation. Rico Dexiades, described by clients as ‘a joy to work with’, is a key contact for claims involving professional negligence and contractual breaches.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has great strength and depth, the collaboration is second to none. One of the best I have ever worked with. The analysis is in depth and invariably correct and well thought through. Tactical sides to any dispute are thought through ion detail and well planned.’
- ‘Rico Dexiades is a joy to work with. His communication and knowledge is brilliant, providing a relaxed and productive setting for unravelling legal issues and ensuring full preparation for hearings and deadlines. I always look forward to working with Rico because of this, and the support he receives from the wider commercial litigation team.’
- ‘Doug Skilton is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced litigator who is an absolute master of detail, whilst still remaining an incredibly effective communicator. He is completely unflappable under pressure and never loses sight of the commercial reality faced by his clients.'
- 'Thomson Snell & Passmore is an extremely impressive Kent-based firm that offers the highest standard of legal services from its regional base. I have only dealt with it in the context of litigation, but certainly in that context it is hugely impressive, and is able to offer a level of expertise that rivals the much more expensive firms operating from London.'
- ‘I have only used this firm of solicitors for a Dispute Resolution matter, and they have given excellent service.’
- ‘The partner who has been looking after us is Rico Dexiades who has given excellent service in every respect, again I have no means of comparison’
- ‘I work with them and have for c.10 years on litigation/arbitration for businesses locally, nationally and internationally. They have a great team and range of cases. They are very good at diversity and marketing, and very good at ensuring counsel is connected with the client. ’
- ‘James Cradick is superb and brilliant on the law and client skills. I recommend him. ’
Key clients
- Hoopers Limited
- 501 Entertainment Ltd
- Emperor Global Enterprises LLP & EGE Limited
- Szerelmey (UK) Limited
- MidKent College
- Home Gym Supply Limited
- Skytrek Air Services
- Essdocs Ventures Ltd
- Napier Holdings Limited
- JH & RR Mundy Roofing Supplies Limited
- The Incorporated Rochester Diocesan Board of Education and the Governing Body of the Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Work highlights
Advised Emperor Global Enterprises LLP & EGE Ltd in connection with the defence of litigation currently ongoing in the New Jersey Courts in the US. The claim is a multi jurisdictional action brought by receivers of a group of companies in the US arising from a fraud that involved transactions with legitimate businesses.
Acted for an aircraft owner in respect of the recovery of losses arising out of a plane crash in 2021.
Advised the owner of a pleasure craft in a long-running, complex dispute regarding the build, refurbishment and fit out of the vessel, where the works were carried out defectively causing substantial direct and consequential losses that their client is seeking to recover.
Lawyers
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Rico Dexiades
Practice head
Douglas Skilton; James Cradick
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