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JMW Solicitors LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : North West


JMW Solicitors LLP

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About

Provided by JMW Solicitors LLP

Disputes are an unwanted but frequent occurrence in business. At JMW, we focus on our clients’ commercial objectives and employ effective dispute resolution techniques and strategies in order to achieve the best possible results, keeping costs and your time away from your business to a minimum.

We work closely with our clients to identify realistic and tailored solutions to their disputes.

We can advise you and your business on a wide variety of issues including breach of contract disputes, professional negligence claims, injunctions, search & seize orders, judicial review, supply of goods and services, guarantee and indemnity claims, breach of restrictive covenants, commercial fraud and asset recovery, e-commerce/online/internet disputes, shareholder disputes, directors’ duties, partnership disputes, warranty claims construction, risk management/commercial,strategy, defective works disputes, delay/disruption, loss and expenses claims, arbitration, litigation & mediation, breaches of commercial agreements, leases and covenants, lease renewals, dilapidations claims and forfeiture claims, residential landlord and tenant disputes, leases, extensions, collective enfranchisement and right to manage, trespass, nuisance and adverse possessions claims, easement/right of way and neighbour disputes, land ownership disputes, service charge disputes, agency disputes, sponsorship disputes and player contract disputes

Chambers Review

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Litigation - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

JMW Solicitors has an impressive litigation team in the North West that is frequently instructed on corporate and general commercial disputes. The team is well placed to handle construction and shareholder claims, as well as contractual and employment-related cases. It has notable experience advising individual shareholders and businesspeople as well as companies.

Work Highlights

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  • JMW advised Go Goodwins Clwyd on a procurement dispute relating to government tender for public contracts for bus and coach services worth more than £1.5 million.

Strengths

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  • JMW Solicitors understands our operations at an in-depth level and we can trust the firm to highlight issues we would otherwise have missed.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • They listened when we had points to make and took them on board and saw the commercial side of things. Everyone from the partner right down to the front office team was fantastic.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Steve Morris
    Band 2Steve Morris

    Steve Morris

    Steve Morris represents clients in a wide array of commercial disputes, including significant contractual claims. He also handles contentious corporate matters such as shareholder litigation and misuse of confidential information.
    • Steve is a technically brilliant lawyer and sees the wider commercial picture.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • When it was time for Steve to step up, we witnessed a true professional in action demonstrating a whole raft of skills, decisively and powerfully.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Steve is very thorough, analytical, and takes a very measured approach to litigation.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 4Michael Kennedy
    Band 4Michael Kennedy

    Michael Kennedy

    Michael Kennedy deals with a range of commercial litigation, partnership and shareholder disputes on behalf of both individuals and corporate entities.
    • Michael is great to work with and pays particular attention to the detail.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • He has command of everything and is a great tactician: a real fighter who is very thorough.

      Litigation respondentUK

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North West

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