The ‘efficient and skilled’ team at Blake Morgan LLP is well-positioned to provide very effective representation to both private and public sector clients across a wide range of commercial litigation. Lee Fisher is at the forefront of much of the private sector work and has developed a particularly strong reputation handling corporate/shareholder and IP disputes. Joanne Thompson, who co-heads the team alongside Fisher, has strength in matters involving public sector entities. In this regard, as well as acting for defendants and claimants in public procurement litigation, Thompson is also well-versed at handling public inquiry matters. Sarah Whittle is also adept at handling public procurement-related litigation, as well as defending public sector clients against judicial review challenges to their decisions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is determined, efficient and skilled.’
- ‘The team punches well above its weight in terms of the quality of its work and the effectiveness of its lawyers.’
‘Joanne Thompson is one of the top procurement litigators in the market; a genuine specialist in the challenging field of procurement litigation.’
‘Joanne Thompson is an exemplary commercial litigator with a particular expertise in procurement. She has a sound knowledge of the law and a keen sense of what is achievable. A highly effective team-player.’
‘Sarah Whittle - great analysis of problems and thoughtful approach to solutions. Takes great care to understand client's business and perspective.’
Key clients
- N H S England
- Andrew McCarthy/Garrison Barclay
- Clarins (UK) Limited
- Zip World Limited
- KSY Juice Blends Limited
- Real Group Limited
- Digital Health Care Wales
- All 7 Health Board in Wales
- Welsh Local Government Association
- Welsh Ministers
Work highlights
Acting for NHS England in a landmark case in the Court of Appeal concerning the issue of when an error made in a procurement process is “sufficiently serious” to warrant an award in damages (Braceurself v NHS England).
Advising public bodies such as NHS England and Welsh Blood Service (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) in respect of the public inquiries such as the Infected Blood Inquiry and the Covid Inquiry.
Acting for KSY Juice Blends UK Limited in proceedings against Citrusuco GmbH (one of the two largest global orange juice producers) in a multi-million-pound breach of contract claim.
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Practice head
Lee Fisher; Joanne Thompson
Other key lawyers
Sarah Whittle; Joanna Corbett-Simmons; Daniel Taylor; Holly Spencer-Biggs