Civil Law
Our Civil Team has considerable expertise in advising and representing parties in all specialisms of Civil Law at all levels.
Our expertise
Our Civil Team provides exceptionally high quality legal advice and representation in specialisms including Company Law, Commercial Law, Contractual disputes, Personal Injury, Criminal Injures Compensation Claims, Insolvency, Intellectual Property, Landlord and Tenant, Wills, Trusts and Probate and Employment Law.
The team have conducted major litigation in all areas of Civil Law over the years. Some recent cases have included a multi-million pound brain injury case and a high value Inheritance Act claim. The team have also dealt with high profile inquests and high profile health and safety claims against large public companies.
The team prides itself on its commercial awareness, providing effective and pragmatic solutions for instructing solicitors as well as commercial and lay clients.
Property
Including Landlord and Tennant, possession hearings, TOLATA, boundary disputes, rights of way and restrictive covenants
Personal Injury
Ranging from whiplash, CICA claims, “slipper and tripper” cases, loss of limb and catastrophic injuries
Clinical Negligence
Advising and representing in instances of injury or death arising from incorrect or inadequate medical treatment, care or diagnosis
Wills and Probate
Validity of wills and inheritance
Commercial
All contact disputes, insurance disputes and partnership
Insolvency
Company and personal
Why choose our Team
Our team offers exceptionally high-quality advice and representation thanks to a large team, many of whom have national reputations. With a team who live and work nationally they are able to extend their expertise across the country whether that be in person or remote.
The team prides itself on its commercial awareness and being able to provide effective and pragmatic solutions for those who instruct them and they are held in high regard as evidenced by the number of repeat instructions they receive from local and national firms. Many of our team have been appointed to the Judiciary either sitting as Deputy District Judges, Tribunal Judges or Panel Members.
Team philosophy
Pragmatic and Sensible
Dealing with cases sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Client Focused
Ensuring we are approachable so we can relate to clients and understand their needs but whilst remaining professional to secure the best outcome.
Committed to Excellence
Keeping up to date with the Law and channeling our expertise into ensuring first class advice and representation for our clients.
Meet the team
Theo Huckle KC
Barrister
James Wood KC
Barrister
Paul Harris SC
Barrister
Jonathan Davis
Barrister
Michael Trevelyan
Barrister
Tim Jacques
Barrister
Simon Bradshaw
Head of Civil Team
Rebecca Keeves
Barrister
James Hay
Barrister
Matthew Bolt
Barrister
Adrian Crossley
Barrister
Hazel Hobbs
Barrister
Nicholas Kennan
Barrister
Jonathan Storey
Barrister
Maria Aisha
Barrister
Andrew Parker
Barrister
John Connor
Barrister
Edmund Body
Barrister
Olivia Appleby
Barrister
Esther Sheppard
Barrister
Laura Rowe
Barrister
Kiera Vinall
Barrister
Emma Richards
Barrister
Kelly Purcell-Chandler
Pupil Barrister
Natalie Croll
Pupil Barrister
Lizzie Banahan
Pupil Barrister