Wollens has considerable commercial litigation expertise, with extensive experience in contractual disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, and professional negligence claims. Practice head Simon Bean is a seasoned commercial litigator who acts for both individuals and businesses across a broad range of sectors, and who excels in disputes relating to partnership and shareholders, breaches of warranty, corporate governance, negligence, and constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel. Andrew Wood is also a litigation specialist, and Rhoda Honey focuses on property disputes.
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Testimonials
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- The team at Wollens has handled my cases with professionalism and care. Their attention to detail and genuine concern really stood out. The team was always responsive and explained everything in plain language. I was kept informed at every stage. Their guidance was very reassuring at a very stressful time.
- Rhoda Honey at Wollens has represented me and has demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and genuine care throughout the entire process. From our very first meeting, Rhoda has taken the time to clearly explain every step, ensuring I feel informed and confident in the decisions being made. Simon Bean has also acted for me on another case, and what stood out most was his ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a personable and approachable manner. I never felt like just another client; they treated my case with importance and respect, which made a potentially stressful situation much easier to navigate.
- Simon Bean brings expertise, experience, and pragmatism to his team. He also has a good network of barristers to bring in other experts as required.
- Simon Bean is an expert and articulate litigator. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as a clear business focus, so he is able to look at a case with pragmatism as well as with a lawyer's lens. He is also personable and friendly, which is important when dealing with challenging issues.
- Craig Smith - Having known Craig for a number of years, I can state he is one of life's true gentlemen, a top professional with a caring touch. In all his dealings, he has shown he is conscientious, clear, and concise, which brings comfort to his clients. I would recommend him and his practice without hesitation. Marco Floreale - Marco is very professional and an expert in his field. His service and personality with both professional and lay clients are outstanding.
- Very proactive firm. Staff are friendly, approachable, able, and have a can-do attitude!
Work highlights
Advising private clients against a significant breach of warranty claim arising under the sale of their shares in a company.
Defending a breach of contract claim in respect of the construction of a conservatory by a significant North-Devon company.
Representing a private individual in a landlord and tenant dispute concerning various issues raised by the tenant, and more recently, a part 8 claim issued by the tenant.
Practice head
Simon Bean
Other key lawyers
Andrew Wood; Rhoda Honey