Trusted by international and national corporations, owner-managed businesses, and financial institutions, Blake Morgan LLP pairs its wide-ranging experience with technical know-how to assist with multi-faceted contractual, insolvency, employment and asset finance disputes, among others. The practice is led by Chris Potts, who is well-versed across litigation, arbitration and mediation, while commercial lawyer Nicola Diggle‘s wide-ranging expertise includes software, shareholder and commercial contract disputes. Thomas Middlehurst leads the contentious trusts and estates team, contributing his knowledge across all facets of private wealth and succession disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘A combination of experts in their respective fields. Prompt response, detailed information on progress of your case, as well as potential road blocks and options available to succeed.’
‘Nicola Diggle is responsive and helpful, and certainly someone who I'd want on my side.’
‘Unrivalled knowledge of public sector leisure management contracts.’
‘I worked exclusively with Nicola Diggle. She was really knowledgeable about the area I needed assistance with.’
‘Nicola Diggle could not have done a better job for me.’
‘The team is responsive, efficient and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- Miele Company Limited
- Investec Asset Finance
- KPMG
- MultiBank Group
- NHS England
- University of Reading
- Grant Thornton
- Hitachi Capital UK plc
- Metro Bank
- Begbies Traynor
Work highlights
- Acted for Huws Gray, builders’ merchants, in a complex injunction claim against four senior ex-employees.
- Acting for IWG on breach of contract claims valued at over £6m.
- Advising on claims in Curacao, Caribbean for over £3m relating to fraud claims.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Christ Potts
Other key lawyers
Nicola Diggle; Katie James; Thomas Middlehurst