Chambers Review
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Litigation - Northern Ireland
What the Team is Known For
DWF has a solid litigation team in Belfast with a wide range of experience. Its lawyers handle matters related to contractual and shareholder issues as well as insurance and banking-related litigation.
Strengths
The dispute and litigation team at DWF Belfast are very thorough and efficient, taking ownership of their work and cases. I found DWF to be very diligent and cost-effective.
There were no surprises, and DWF represented great value for money.
DWF's attention to detail is excellent. They maintain a very strong relationship with the client, making sure to keep us informed at every stage of the litigation process.
My communications with DWF have been very well handled, with prompt replies.
DWF has a highly experienced team who can provide outside the box advice.
Work Highlights
DWF acted for the Bank of Ireland in a long-standing dispute involving a former shareholder, governor and director of an insolvent business whereby the client is seeking to claw back outstanding debt.
Notable practitioners
Mark Taggart is head of the litigation department at DWF. He enjoys a strong reputation, particularly in the insurance sector, for his expertise in complex commercial litigation.
Mark Taggart helped me in planning a case with a very tight timescale on short notice, pulling claims together and preparing a fantastic case.
I am wholly satisfied with all my communications and correspondence with Mark Taggart, who has answered all my questions and queries clearly.
He is a clear-thinking and straightforward lawyer.
Mark Taggart is always very diligent, thorough and on top of the details in any case for his clients. He is focused on delivering an excellent service in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Mark is exceptionally good on the details and a very pragmatic lawyer.
James Griffiths provides support to clients on a variety of commercial litigation mandates, including contract and shareholder disputes. He also advises on restrictive covenant and breach of duty matters.
James Griffiths is a proactive lawyer who thinks about the case, coming up with some fantastic ideas. He is also a tactical and capable litigator, being very professional and client-driven.
Carley Shields advises on a range of commercial litigation, including contractual disputes, insolvency and financial litigation.
Carley Shields is extremely client focused and takes ownership of her work with the clients' best interests at heart.