Cripps' team is capable of advising on the full gamut of commercial disputes across an array of sectors, ranging from tech, to retail and leisure. Practice co-head William Angas is particularly experienced in representing asset-based lenders, while fellow co-head Joanna Ford regularly handles complex matters, including cases concerning contractual formation issues. Ed Weeks is noted for his expertise in shareholder disputes, often acting in cases concerning allegations of breach of duty against majority shareholders.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is versatile and jump in to cover each other, are well adverse on the topic in hand and knowledgeable of the case being handled between themselves.’
‘Straight talking and clear next steps not too much legal terminology simple to understand.’
‘The insolvency and restructuring team at Cripps is led by Joanna Ford. Joanna's leadership is one that is focused on technical competence, a strong focus on outcomes, and, most importantly, commerciality. That ethos flows through to others in the Cripps team, from Partner to trainee.’
‘Joanna Ford is a very capable solicitor whose focus is on the required end result. She is balanced in her advice, consultative, measured, hugely personable and is strategically and commercially focused. It is a pleasure to work with Joanna.’
‘Committed and effective advisers. Efficient and sensible handling of commercial disputes.’
- 'Ed Weeks was fully transparent and at every stage of the case ensured that I knew what the possible outcomes would be. His attention to detail and knowledge is exceptional.'
Key clients
- Domino’s Pizza UK & Ireland Limited
- Eurotunnel / The Channel Tunnel Group
- Holiday Extras
- Investec Capital Solutions
- Close Brothers
- Cadogan Estates Ltd
- Singapore Airlines
- ABN AMRO
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- RoundShield Partners LLP
Work highlights
Advised RoundShield Partners on a £150m debt owed under a secured debt facility.
Acted for the administrators of MCE Insurance Limited in relation to a £25m claim made against the company in Gibraltar and associated UK proceedings.
Advised Wirsol Energy Limited, to defend a c.£2.675m claim for alleged bonus payments relating to a large solar park.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Joanna Ford; William Angas
Other key lawyers
Ed Weeks; Tom Bourne; Ben Ashworth; Justin McConville