Downs Solicitors LLP’s commercial litigation team, led by Kate Matthews and Chris Millar, is well-versed in complex disputes involving allegations of breaches of confidentiality and fiduciary duties. The team is noted for handling cases involving restrictive covenants and unlawful data use, in addition to advising on contentious demergers.
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‘The company has an outstanding and responsive team to meet client needs. The firm is a full service firm which meets the breadth of services for individual, family and business requirements.’
‘Kate Matthews as a litigation solicitor in the firm is highly skilled in her approach to finding resolutions for her clients. She is responsive and astute in her approach with her exceptional skills she obtains the best outcomes for her clients.’
Key clients
- The Hoama Group Limited
- Leeway Services Limited
Work highlights
Advising a claimant trading as Leeway Woodwork and his company Leeway Services Limited a manufacturer and seller of pet supplies and other animal products on breaches of contract by EBay and issues connected with National Westminster Bank Plc relating to online trading with Amazon (and following Leeway’s successful Court case) during the pandemic 2020 in the London Commercial Court Value £3M +.
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Practice head
Kate Matthews; Chris Millar
Other key lawyers
Bryony Palmer; Francesca Turner