Gateley Legal‘s commercial dispute resolution team handles significant litigation mandates for several clients. The team has a wide range of experience in various sectors, and is recognised for its expertise in the manufacturing, retail, charities, and sports industries. The group demonstrates experience in obtaining and defending without notice injunctions, particularly in relation to the enforcement of employment restrictive covenants. Neil Warner leads the team and is regularly instructed by sports clients, including Premier League football clubs.
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- 'Neil Warner - Dedicated, professional and clearly an expert in his field. Always very available and friendly, but also consistent and clear in his guidance and advice at all times. A very safe pair of hands with just the right balance of expertise and approachability.'
- 'Gateley has a first class service to clients in the Midlands and across the UK which is distinguished by outstanding commercial acumen combined with tactical nous and excellent people skills.'
- ‘Neil Warner - partner who adopts a robust approach to cases and is willing to fight his client's corner, whilst not ignoring the commercial angle.’
- ‘Gateley has the quality and resources of a big firm but retains the feel of a smaller firm that builds deep relations with its clients.’
- ‘I would mention specific standout partner Neil Warner - calm and unflappable, he explains the legal framework clearly without losing sight of the client's wider commercial objectives.'
- 'Outstanding commercial acumen combined with tactical nous and excellent people skills.’
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Neil Warner
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Kate Canning