Department profile
Litigation
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Brabners’ litigation department continues to be recognised as one of the largest in the North West to have a solely commercial client base. The department also has a regional reputation in a number of specialist areas of dispute, including, Directors and shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims, media and defamation, insolvency disputes, commercial fraud claims and property litigation. We have particular expertise in dealing with complex and high-value claims.
We advise a wide range of sectors and industries; from legal advice on the day-to-day requirements of operating a business, and general commercial contract advice, through to a variety of specialist areas. Our specialist Commercial solicitors provide a pro-active, solutions-orientated, commercial approach with a high level of partner involvement.
Industries (23)
- Automobiles & Parts
- Charities / Not for Profit
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Construction & Materials
- Creative / Media / Entertainment / Software / Games
- Education / Academies / Universities
- Financial Services
- Food and Agriculture
- Healthcare / Pharmacy
- Industrial Engineering
- Intellectual Property - Contentious and non-contentious
- IT / Technology / E-Commerce
- Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Chemicals
- Manufacturing / Logistics / Distribution / Transport
- Private Clients / Individuals
- Public Procurement
- Real Estate
- Renewable Energy / Waste / Environment
- Retail
- Shareholder and Director Disputes
- Sports Litigation / Betting and Gaming
- Trade Mark Prosecution
- Utilities
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Work Highlights
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Brabners acted for Leach Rhodes Walker as one of 24 defendants in claims brought by Shepherd Construction, who sought £67 million in damages in relation to defective cladding at a development in Colindale.
Strengths
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The quality of work exceeded our expectations and delivered above and beyond.
Litigation respondentUKThe litigation team at Brabners go the extra mile to ensure that as their client, you are fully aware of your position ensuring that the burden of tactical decision-making is shared.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Jeff Lewis
Jeff Lewis offers particular expertise in handling partnership and breach of contract disputes as well as property litigation.
Jeff is a diligent individual with a broad knowledge of commercial litigation. He is great to work with, very personable and client-focused.
Litigation respondentUKJeff was excellent: precise, succinct and commercial.
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Band 2 Band 2 Paul Lunt
Paul Lunt acts on a range of shareholder and contractual disputes, including litigation arising as a result of insolvency proceedings.
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Jeff Lewis
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Members
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Andrew Rogers
Lachlan Nisbet
Barry Goodall
Hannah Carter
Laura Hartley-Williams
Philip Steele
Jacqueline Lloyd
Andrew McGregor
Oliver Andrews
Simon Morris
Glyn Lancefield
Liam Gallagher
Stuart Irons
Paul Lunt
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