Litigation - North East
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Ward Hadaway's market-leading practice takes on an array of commercial disputes, representing individuals and companies as both claimants and defendants. It offers expertise across a range of cases, including breach of contract, fiduciary duty and warranty claims. The firm's clients include those in the construction, technology and healthcare industries, among others.
Strengths
Ward Hadaway's lawyers are approachable, easy-going and don't use legalese so you can pass their advice onto the business.
Ward Hadaway have been the most practical, plain-speaking firm. If they can't answer something immediately they will research and come back to me with a well thought-out plan.
I was impressed at how nimble they were. They were very good at bringing other partners on board, moving people around and quickly adapting to the case.
Work Highlights
Ward Hadaway acted for the Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in a £145 million dispute arising from the trust's termination of its PFI agreement with the PFI provider.
Notable practitioners
Robert Glassford is a highly regarded commercial litigator who has experience in a wide range of high-value cases. He regularly handles matters that relate to contractual issues.
He's excellent and a very experienced lawyer in climate change litigation.
Robert was ruthlessly practical in how to approach the case and this paid off in the long run.
He is excellent in providing clear objectives of what he wants from counsel.
Lucy Cleghorn has considerable experience in handling disputes concerning breaches of contract and directors' duties, as well as insurance and partnership litigation. She can also advise overseas litigants bringing appeals before the Privy Council.
Lucy is always available and on top of all issues.
Peter Hornsey is a well-respected litigator who has particular expertise in acting for high net worth individuals and shareholders in commercial disputes.
Peter brings a vast strategic knowledge to the case. He comes up with different angles to obtain a quicker result.
Robert Eldon acts for clients on insurance and contractual disputes, as well as data privacy issues.
Robert is a phenomenal and trusted adviser.
