Practice areas

Six areas, all for businesses.

We do not act for individuals. Each area is led by a partner, who stays on the matter from the first call to the end.

1.Commercial disputes

Claims about money or performance under a contract, usually worth between £25,000 and £2 million.

• Unpaid invoices and debt recovery over £25,000
• Breach of contract and warranty claims
• Disputes with suppliers and customers over defective goods
• Injunctions to stop the misuse of confidential information

Led by Catherine Whitmore. Charged by the hour, with a written estimate for each stage.

2.Shareholder and partnership disputes

Disputes between the people who own a business.

• Deadlock between equal shareholders
• Unfair prejudice petitions
• Removing a director
• Negotiated exits and share valuations

Led by Simon Achebe, who is also an accredited mediator.

3.Corporate

Buying, selling and investing in private companies.

• Share and asset sales
• Management buyouts
• Investment rounds and the documents that go with them
• Shareholders’ agreements

Led by David Pierce. Fixed fee once the scope is agreed.

4.Commercial contracts

Contracts your business sends out or is asked to sign.

• Terms and conditions of business
• Supplier, distribution and agency agreements
• Software and service agreements
• Reviewing a contract before you sign it, usually within two working days

Led by Joanna Fenn. Fixed fee.

5.Employment

Advice to employers. We do not act for employees.

• Dismissals and disciplinary processes
• Employment tribunal claims
• Restrictive covenants when senior staff leave
• Settlement agreements

Led by Rachel Lowe. Tribunal claims have a three-month time limit, so call rather than email.

6.Commercial property

Business premises, for tenants and landlords.

• New leases and lease renewals
• Rent reviews
• Dilapidations claims at the end of a lease
• Buying and selling commercial property

Led by Mark Henshaw. Fixed fee for leases, hourly for disputes.