The Taunton-based team at Clarke Willmott LLP has particular strength in the agriculture sector, advising on related tech, commerce and finance disputes. The firm’s experience includes group litigation, shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice claims, professional negligence and debt recovery. The team is jointly led by Esther Woolford, an agriculture specialist with insight into property and partnership disputes, and Laura Mackain-Bremner, who advises on professional negligence, defamation and contract disputes. Robert Mullen has expertise in wills, trusts and probate disputes.
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‘Clarke Willmott are the country's agricultural litigators and advisors par excellence. They also have an exceptional practice acting in regional, national and international business cases.’
‘Esther Woolford is an exceptional lawyer who leads a strong team. She is well connected, always on top of the issues facing the agricultural sector, and able to give practical advice to help clients deal with their problems as effectively as possible.'
- 'Laura Mackain-Bremner is a stand-out partner in commercial and private client litigation, with a focus on disputes facing agricultural businesses.’
‘I find the Commercial Litigation team in Clarke Willmott's Taunton office to be highly organised, efficient, and technically strong at what they do.’
‘Laura Mackain Bremner has great tactical nous. I find that she always has an eye on the bigger picture.’
‘An ambitious team doing some extremely good work. Experienced and very capable at partner level.’
Work highlights
Acting for a national sports body to challenge regulatory procedures governed by the Sports Ground Safety Act 1975 in order to safeguard the commercial interests of the sport in question.
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Leading partners
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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.
Practice head
Esther Woolford; Laura Mackain-Bremner
Other key lawyers
Robert Mullen