With expertise in public sector procurement challenges, Clarke Willmott LLP covers a wide array of commercial disputes, with experience in agency disputes, collective litigation, corporate disputes, data protection and defamation. The firm is also well-versed in arbitrations, including under international arbitral rules. Alex Jakubowski oversees the team, specialising in IT disputes as well as financial services and banking disputes, including professional negligence. Richard Moore leverages his knowledge of IP litigation, while Darren Kidd advises on insolvency and professional negligence disputes. David Stedman adds knowledge of misrepresentation and defamation to the team. James Marshall focuses on lending, energy and sport matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Clarke Willmott is accustomed to handling large scale litigation. It has a commercial approach, but is not afraid to take risks where warranted.’
‘Darren Kidd is simply exceptional. He has a forensic attention to detail and is analytically precise. His strategic judgment on how to maximise prospects of success is impeccable.’
‘Clarke Willmott's Bristol team stands out as one of the most committed to securing their client's best interests.’
‘Alex Jakubowski is a stand out performer. Tenacious in fighting for his clients to make sure that they get the best results.'
'Emma Davey is exactly what you need in an associate, careful and very diligent.'
'James Marshall is all over the detail of his cases and a real pleasure to deal with.’
Key clients
- Prime Way Care Ltd
- Chartwell Master Care LP
- St Joseph’s Independent Hospital Ltd
- Ontario Management Ltd
- Maxen Power Supply
- Bradfords Group
- CNG (in liquidation)
- Decathlon
- Gooch and Housego plc
- Oscar Mayer Ltd
- Rotary Watches Limited
- Kingspan Timber Solutions Limited
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of Yellowstone Capital Management SA as its English solicitors in a dispute concerning its shareholding in the 5* luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem.
Advised Prime Way Care in the issue of High Court proceedings challenging the outcome of an unsuccessful tender bid, total contract value c£124 million.
Advising Ontario Holdings Ltd in a claim by a party alleging to have provided corporate finance advice leading to the acquisition of a major UK food manufacturer.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
David Stedman
Leading associates
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James Marshall
Practice head
Alex Jakubowski
Other key lawyers
Richard Moore; David Stedman; Darren Kidd; James Marshall; Emma Davey