Broadfield Law UK LLP‘s Reading-based team works with teams across the firm’s English network of offices to take on a wide variety of disputes, including, inter alia, employment and shareholder matters, property litigation and IT-related issues. Phil Smith heads the firm’s national litigation practice and acts for both claimants and defendants in contractual disputes, with a particular focus on technology-centred matters. Tim Clark is an IT disputes veteran, handling breach of contract and other commercial claims in that sector, while also handling partnership, shareholder and earnout litigation. James Brice joined the team from IBB Law in February 2025, bringing expertise in construction, property and costs disputes. Sophie Squire took up an in-house post in January 2025.
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- 'Tim Clark has assisted us on many projects, but his approach, knowledge and guidance in dispute resolution and mediation are unrivalled. Tim's attention to detail, calm demeanour in what can be a highly charged environment, and focus on finding a resolution have been invaluable to us.'
- 'Broadfield has such a diverse set of specialists, making it easy to use the company for multiple projects. No matter which team you engage with, the quality of staff knowledge and approach to a tailored experience is always of the same high quality.'
Key clients
- Portals Paper Ltd
- XMA Ltd
Work highlights
Represented the Child Care Corporation Ltd in defending a private prosecution under s.82 EPA 1990, in respect of alleged statutory noise nuisance after a six-day trial in the Magistrates Court.
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Practice head
Phil Smith
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Tim Clark; James Brice