MY PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Overview
I have over 25 years experience in commercial disputes. I trained and qualified in London at Frere Cholmeley before moving to Leeds in 1996 to join Eversheds. I was Managing Partner at a commercial mid-sized Leeds practice before co-founding 3volution, a boutique commercial law practice in Leeds.
I am a CEDR accredited mediator.
I have considerable experience of dealing with a wide range of commercial disputes. I am recommended as a litigator in both the Legal 500 and Chambers.
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I have particular expertise in the following types of dispute:
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Professional negligence claims
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Pensions
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Shareholder/partnership disputes
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Commercial contract disputes
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Warranty and indemnity claims
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Financial services claims
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Information technology disputes
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Mediation Experience
I have been involved in mediations for most of my career, largely as an adviser to one of the parties participating in it. Highlights include:
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A multi-million pound claim for negligent investment advice
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Acting for a local authority in relation to a SWAPs transaction
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A quasi partnership claim relating to a business idea
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Acting for a financial adviser in relation to a film scheme dispute
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Acting for a team exiting a substantial insolvency practice
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Acting for a property developer against a bank
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Acting in a multi party dispute relating to various guarantees
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I have been involved in many mediations relating to claims against professional advisers and in particular pensions specialists and solicitors. I have also acted in a number of claims against insurance companies in connection with disputed insurance cover.
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Education/Career
1985 to 1989 – University of Birmingham – LLB (Law with French) (Honours)
1989 – University of Limoges - DEJF
1990 – Law Society Finals
1990 – 1996 – Trainee Solicitor/Solicitor - Frere Cholmeley
1996 – 2004 – Solicitor/Senior Solicitor - Eversheds
2004 – 2006 – Partner, Hill Dickinson
2006 – 2011 – Partner/Managing Partner – Lee & Priestley
2011 to 2023 – Founding Partner – 3volution
2023 to date - Owner/Director - Lapis Litigation