Department profile
Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Rankings

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Litigation - North West

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Trowers & Hamlins is known for handling significant contractual disputes, as well as advising companies on procurement challenges. The firm has further expertise in shareholder litigation, as well as contentious matters arising from insolvency.

Work Highlights

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  • Trowers & Hamlins acted for Pinewood Technologies in relation to satellite litigation arising from its claim for outstanding monies due to it under a software reselling agreement, and its defence of a breach of contract claim brought against it in the TCC.

Strengths

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  • They provided legal advice that was clear and concise, with a touch of pragmatism.

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  • The team were knowledgeable on new legislation, prompt to respond, always kept me informed and broke down a complex matter into plain English to allow me as a client to take appropriate responses.

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  • While providing sound legal advice, they are also able to understand commercial considerations and the balance required. They are experienced lawyers who are very approachable.

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  • The team were extremely commercially focused and did an excellent job of conveying complex legal principles in a business language. They were able to quickly identify priorities and routes to success.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Steve Dunseath
    Band 5Steve Dunseath

    Steve Dunseath

    Steve Dunseath assists clients with disputes arising from breaches of contract, corporate transactions and civil fraud, among other issues.

    • Steve had a good practical sense of what was in the best commercial interests of the client.

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    • Steve took the time to explain everything clearly, using straightforward language we could easily understand, which gave us great reassurance.

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    • Steve had strategic insights, was commercially aware and appreciated the bigger picture of the case.

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  • Associates to watchAdam Berman
    Associates to watchAdam Berman

    Adam Berman

    Adam Berman is noted for his experience on disputes relating to contractual, partnership and shareholder agreements. He is also a member of the contentious insolvency team.

    • Adam Berman is an extremely focused lawyer with broad experience and an eye for detail.

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    • Adam is easy to work with and very good at rolling up his sleeves and getting on with what needs to be done.

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    • His commercial awareness and stakeholder management is particularly impressive, handling complex situations and tricky characters with a natural ease.

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Ranked Individuals at Trowers & Hamlins LLP (2)

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