Boardroom and shareholder disputes, complex contract claims, and intricate digital tech disputes are all strengths of the team at Ward Hadaway LLP, which is also skilled at handling professional negligence claims. The ‘high-quality, well-organised and proactive practice’ is led by Peter Hornsey and Emma Digby. Ian McCombie is ’sensible pragmatic and considered in his approach’, and along with Philip Edmondson and Laura Hill, is a key contributor to the team.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Highly experienced commercial litigators.’

  • ‘Ian McCombie - sensible pragmatic and considered in his approach. He is excellent at securing a commercial resolution on great terms for his client.’

  • ‘Excellent firm, very experienced team who are capable of dealing with litigation at all levels pragmatically, commercially and to a very high standard.’

  • ‘Ian McCombie - vastly experienced, intelligent and very easy to work with. Secures excellent outcomes for clients.’

  • ‘This is a high-quality, well-organised and proactive practice, a serious player in the market.’

  • ‘Sam Walker and Peter Hornsey - Both very user-friendly and client-focused. Sam is a rising star, has excellent case-management and analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.’

Key clients

  • DataArt Technologies UK Limited
  • Morley's (Fast Foods) Limited
  • Rhino Enterprises Limited
  • GB Bank Limited
  • Sub-postmasters
  • Tecnomarine Limited; Jefferson Nolan

Practice head

Peter Hornsey; Emma Digby

Other key lawyers

Ian McCombie; Philip Edmondson; Laura Hill; Sam Walker