Blake Morgan LLP handles a range of corporate, shareholder and partnership disputes, including unfair prejudice claims. The team regularly acts for NHS bodies in Wales and England and has extensive experience in procurement litigation, including challenges involving allegations of ineffectiveness. It advises clients across sectors including health, infrastructure, housing, transport, education, energy and IT. Lee Fisher leads the corporate and shareholder disputes team, while Joanne Thompson heads the procurement litigation practice. Additionally, bolstering the team's expertise is Sarah Whittle.
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Testimonials
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- A very experienced team in my area of procurement - leaders in Wales.
- Tomos Lewis and Jo Thompson are excellent, commercial, personable, and have in-depth knowledge of procurement.
- Sarah Whittle is knowledgeable and wise, highly effective and determined.
- A unique mix of commercial litigation nous and a deep understanding of the law at the intersection of the public and private sectors. Highly responsive and effective. Sarah Whittle is an exceptional performer.
- BM has an impressive strength in depth. Joanne Thompson leads the procurement team with impressive skill: she has the experience and the judgment to provide commercial, cost-effective, and successful solutions for the client.
Key clients
- Bhaarat Welfare Trust
- KSY Juice Blends Limited
- Orange Be Global Limited
- Metal Goods Limited
- Andrew McCarthy/Garrison Barclay
- Healix International Limited
- Solicitors Regulation Authority Limited
- Vale of Glamorgan Council
- NHS England (“NHSE”)
- Clarins (UK) Limited
- Zip World Limited
- Digital Health Care Wales
Work highlights
Acting for all seven Health Boards in Wales in respect of a judicial review challenge.
Acting in a professional negligence claim brought against the auditor of the Trust, Sachdev & Co for failing to identify and protect against Trust funds being spent otherwise than in accordance with its objects.
Acting for KSY Juice Blends UK Limited in proceedings against Citrusuco GmbH 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; Holly Spencer-Biggs