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

Claire Haverfield Partner

Paul Whitaker Partner

Natalie Benton Senior Solicitor

Disputes & Court Work

“Whatever the nature of the dispute, we will protect your interests and resolve the matter as quickly and cost effectively as possible.” Claire Haverfield, Partner

Our team has broad experience of handling all manner of disputes, from access and boundary issues to disputes involving wills and inheritance.

While we are highly experienced in pursuing matters through the courts, including the Chancery Division of the High Court, we would encourage alternatives to litigation wherever appropriate. Particularly where the dispute is against other family members, mediation can be a more effective and emollient process. Our team includes a qualified and experienced mediator who can help both parties to work together to resolve the issue.

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.