Acuity Law is a popular choice among local and UK-wide businesses for representation in high-stakes and strategically important commercial litigation, including on shareholder and corporate disputes. With a ‘firm but persuasive approach’, Aisha Wardell has strength in handling cases going through the court system, and is also very skilled at advising on risk management. Leveraging ’unerringly good commercial instincts’, Hugh Hitchcock co-heads the team alongside Wardell, and as well as core commercial contractual disputes expertise is also adept at advising on media-related litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Hugh Hitchcock has wide experience across a range of legal sectors, with unerringly good commercial instincts.'
- 'Hugh Hitchcock brings ingenuity and passion to compliment his decades of experience. A back room brawler of a litigator when required, combined with a subtle feel for negotiation.'
Key clients
- BraceUrself Ltd
- Royal Docks Hotel Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Representing BraceUrself in its claim against NHS England concerning the award of a contract for orthodontic services. The matter went to the Court of Appeal.
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Practice head
Hugh Hitchcock; Aisha Wardell
Other key lawyers
Huw Roffe; Jared Ursell; Martin Cox; Hannah Jones; Soshana Day