Dispute Resolution Team Members Claire Haverfield, Partner Paul Whitaker, Partner Natalie Benton, Senior Solicitor

Claire Haverfield Partner

Paul Whitaker Partner

Natalie Benton Senior Solicitor

Dispute Resolution

“We are fully committed to our clients’ cause and fight their corner as hard as possible, but we do not lose sight of their objectives.” Paul Whitaker, Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution

Our dispute resolution team is one of the strongest in the South and provides expertise in a wide range of disciplines and business sectors.
We focus on your business interests, ensuring that our strategy and the commercial implications of the likely consequences are in line with your objectives. Our aim is always to resolve the problem quickly, successfully and cost effectively.
We advise on all manner of disputes including:

Whilst we are all experienced litigators, we are also adept at using alternative methods of dispute resolution to maximise our clients’ chances of a favourable outcome.

    Contacts

    • Paul Whitaker
    • Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
    • Direct Dial: +44 (0)23 8071 6125
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    Peter Jeffery, Partner

    Commercial

    Our commercial team is staffed by top ex-City lawyers who can advise on a whole range of issues connected to the running of a business. They’ve built up a real specialism in the IT, telecommunications and leisure sectors, and regularly work with companies locally and nationwide on deals that can reach up to £80 million.

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    Martin Duck, Partner

    Property

    Our expertise in land development and property matters is second to none in the region. As a result, we act for a number of national house builders including Barratt Homes and Churchill Retirement Living, Southampton City Council and a large variety of smaller enterprises. Our property teams have years of experience and continually strive and succeed in providing a top quality service for all our clients.

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    Paul Whitaker, Head of Dispute Resolution

    Dispute Resolution

    Our dispute resolution department is expanding rapidly and now covers property litigation, professional negligence, lender services, insolvency and credit management. We have a range of fee-earners who work conscientiously on smaller matters to disputes in the High Court. We are building a solid reputation, particularly in the lending sector.

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    Helen Starkie, Head of Wealth Management

    Private Clients

    Our reputation for private client work speaks for itself. We are annually recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK for our expertise and caring manner. Our teams provide a comprehensive legal service which encompasses all wealth management and property issues.