Leveraging strong ties with regional businesses, Hugh James is seen with considerable regularity on the defendant and claimant side across a range of consequential commercial litigation disputes. ‘Very insightful’ team head Richard Locke is well-versed in utilising the full array of litigation and ADR techniques to secure the best result for clients across the spectrum of corporate and commercial disputes. The ’outstanding’ Tracey Singlehurst-Ward has developed a particular niche acting for sports clubs and governing bodies, utilising media and IP litigation prowess. An ‘effective litigator’ with specialist expertise in relation to professional negligence claims, Abigail Flanagan is also noted for her overarching skill in securing injunctive relief for clients.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are extremely professional and approachable.'
- 'Hugh James has an excellent commercial litigation practice, particularly for clients with mid-sized claims. Their lawyers are very personable and great with clients, always with an eye for the best commercial solution to their issues.'
- 'Richard Locke is a very experienced litigator, he has a great eye for detail and for the strength of a case. He is very insightful and always focused on the end result.'
- 'The outstanding Tracey Singlehurst-Ward has fantastic client management skills, and a very good nose for the key pressure points for the other side. She is very commercial, practical, and a good black letter lawyer at the same time.'
- 'Abigail Flanagan has sound commercial judgment, and is an effective litigator.'
Key clients
- NatWest
- British Boxing Board of Control
- Welsh Government
- Ceredigion Recycling and Furniture Team (CRAFT)
- Rockwool Limited
- Welsh Water
- Cardiff County Council
- Natural Resources Wales
- Development Bank of Wales
- Bristol Water
Work highlights
Acted for Involegal LLP by Assignment from Transform Medical Group (CS) Limited ) (In Administration) a professional negligence against its solicitors BLM LLP.
Representing the British Boxing Board of Control on some of its highest-profile cases.
Acted for Ceredigion Recycling and Furniture Team (CRAFT) a not for profit company in a claim against former directors for breach of their fiduciary duties.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tracey Singlehurst-Ward
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Abigail Flanagan
Practice head
Richard Locke
Other key lawyers
Tracey Singlehurst-Ward; Abigail Flanagan