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

Claire Haverfield Partner

Paul Whitaker Partner

Natalie Benton Senior Solicitor

Commercial Disputes

“We fight hard for our client’s objectives but we’re not afraid to give unpalatable advice if that is what the client needs to know.” Claire Haverfield, Partner

If your business becomes involved in a dispute, it’s vital to call on people who specialise in dispute resolution and understand not only the legal position but the commercial and financial issues at stake.

The team includes several lawyers with City experience and heavyweight commercial litigation expertise. Independent directory Chambers UK 2007 notes that according to clients, this team “combines a “business-like attitude” with a “down-to-earth approach.”

Clients range from large corporates to professional practices, individuals, and insolvency practitioners - and cover all sectors of business.

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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.