Led by seasoned litigator Ian Spencer, the dispute resolution team at Bartons is proficient in a wide variety of commercial litigation and commercial property litigation matters, in sectors such as construction, hospitality, maritime, healthcare, sports and leisure, and agriculture. Stephanie Spencer is also a key contact for commercial dispute resolution, in addition to being highly experienced in property litigation.
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Testimonials
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- Extremely friendly and reliable team who provide excellent advice.
- Efficient, knowledgeable, and very good with clients.
- Ian Spencer and Annabel Pike, in particular, are very good with clients: they handle complex situations well, explain matters to the client clearly, and are supportive.
- Steph Spencer is thorough, precise, listens, and allows for the human elements as well as the professional - thank you, Steph. Courtney O’Neill is understanding, thorough, and composes letters particularly well. Paul Edgecombe is flexible, supportive, extremely knowledgeable in his field of expertise, understanding, and human! The reception is so efficient and pleasant! I have not mentioned everyone, but these were the key individuals who had to work together for different matters, and I could not fault them - thank you to you all!
- Bartons have always maintained an excellent standard of service. They are very professional and client-oriented.
- Stephanie Spencer is always professional, has a caring side, and is a good listener even if it is about something that may be irrelevant to a case. She does not impose and gives the client a choice as to what decision should be made. Courtney O’Neill is another very professional and caring person. She has direct-to-the-point discussions. Both are non-judgmental and will give appropriate advice.
Key clients
- Smart Medical Clinics Limited
- Echo Tango (Trading) Limited
- PJSA Limited
- LJL Property Estate Management Ltd
Work highlights
Represented an individual, Smart Medical Clinics Limited, and Echo Tango (Trading) Limited in defending a fraud claim against them for an estimated £5.5m - £6m stemming from a failed joint venture between the individual and the Claimant to build a bespoke bariatric hospital in Battersea.
Represented two individuals in their claim against Wosskow Brown Solicitors LLP and its directors for recovery of over £350,000 due under a loan agreement breached by the practice.
Represented Smart Medical Clinics Limited in defending a debt claim by a shareholder in relation to oral loan agreements and bringing a counterclaim for damages arising from breach of confidentiality.
Practice head
Ian Spencer
Other key lawyers
Stephanie Spencer