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Based in Tunbridge Wells, Cripps is well equipped to handle complex disputes for domestic and international clients, including companies in the waste management, steel and banking sectors. The team is capable of assisting with corporate litigation, including shareholder, partnership and transactional disputes, while also handling large contractual claims and insolvency matters.
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Cripps advised RoundShield Partners on the enforcement of its security and other contractual rights relating to a GBP80 million secured loan provided to a property developer.
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I have witnessed first hand how the team can challenge complex legal cases and present a picture to us which is easy to understand and make decisions on.
The partners and associates at Cripps are extremely knowledgeable.
The team can think commercially and not just legally – they can look at matters from different angles.
Cripps provides clear communication, timely responses and everything is explained clearly in language that can be easily understood.
There were lots of detail in our case, and not one area was overlooked. Everything was thought through and unpicked.
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Edward Weeks heads the commercial dispute resolution team at Cripps and regularly acts on shareholder disputes and property claims.
He is a consummate professional who handles complex issues with ease, and keeps his clients well informed during every part of the litigation.
Edward Weeks consistently demonstrates exceptional legal expertise and a strong commitment to our success.
He has good commercial thinking and can think outside the box.
Edward Weeks is an incredibly thoughtful, knowledgeable and astute lawyer.
Joanna Ford is head of commercial dispute resolution at Cripps. She demonstrates a high degree of expertise in complex litigation, including shareholder, transactional and contractual disputes.
She is an absolutely outstanding partner. She has sound judgement and is good at black-letter law.
Joanna is extremely good.
Tom Bourne has experience in matters such as shareholder disputes and contentious post-transaction claims. He also advises on claims for breach of contract and duty.
He is one of the top-level advisers and lawyers. I can’t praise him enough.
Justin McConville has expertise in director disputes, financial claims and shareholder-related litigation.
Justin McConville has huge capacity for work and huge attention to detail.
He is very knowledgeable in his work.
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