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FS Litigation is a boutique firm, based in Manchester, with a reputable litigation team. The firm handles a variety of commercial disputes, as well as professional negligence and tax litigation, and is noted for its work with banks, insurance companies and individuals.
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FS Litigation acted for financial advisors Paul Steele and Jacqueline Foster in a claim brought against them by the Financial Conduct Authority, which sought to establish for the first time personal liabilities of independent advisors, notwithstanding the fact that they are limited liability companies or partnerships.
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FS Litigation is extremely adept at getting familiar with highly technical and specialist matters very quickly and efficiently.
The team consists of highly technical individuals, with immense knowledge of the matters at hand, supported by experienced litigators who are able to oversee detailed negotiations.
They take a pragmatic, hands-on approach to work and adapt to meet client requirements.
The team make great efforts to understand the nuances of the critical technical points and relate them to the legal situation.
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Kit Sorrell handles an array of commercial litigation, advising on contractual disputes and professional negligence claims, among others.
Kit is an outstanding litigator with the ability to comprehend complex matters quickly.
Kit has great commercial awareness and depth of experience to draw on.
Kit's energy and enthusiasm backed up by his experience make him a pleasure to work with.
Kit is good at understanding the client's needs and pointing out to them commercial solutions when possible: he will go that distance to achieve a compromise.
Julia Norris is an experienced all-round commercial litigator, who also has considerable expertise in professional negligence claims.
Julia is an outstanding solicitor, able to stand her ground in the toughest litigation scenarios.
She is always calm, realistic and able to manage my expectations and understanding of the process.
Julia Norris is a hard-working litigator who leaves no stone unturned to get to the truth, and I would recommend her 100%.
Nicola Stanley has expertise in handling claims concerning breaches of contract, partnership disputes and consumer credit claims. She also has experience handling property disputes.
Nicola provides excellent client service and is incredible at gaining commercial awareness of what can often be very technical sector-specific issues.
She is incredibly calm under huge pressure and produces answers in the middle of trials like an encyclopedia.
Nicola is a very able litigator.
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