The Dispute Resolution Department of Paris Smith LLP has significant expertise in advising and representing clients in large-scale commercial and contractual disputes, debt and asset recovery, partnership and shareholder disputes, construction disputes, intellectual property disputes and professional negligence actions and insurance liability claims.

It prides itself in offering clear and practical advice with a view to achieving a resolution to the issues in a pragmatic and cost effective manner.

The team of nine comprises LLP Partners, Associates, Solicitors and Legal Assistants and is headed by Partner Peter Taylor.  It acts on behalf of public institutions and numerous substantial public and private companies.  It has significant expertise in the field of corporate recovery and insolvency, acting on behalf of insolvency practitioners across the region.

The lawyers in the Department are experts within the alternative forums for dispute resolution and litigation both within and outside the Court process including mediation, arbitration (including international arbitrations), adjudications and expert determinations.

Citations

'This practice has impressed competitors with its professional and diligent approach'.  The team was praised for producing work of a consistently high quality and on its particular strength in insolvency-related claims.  Clive Thomson merits special mention as a 'good litigator and a safe pair of hands'  (Chambers Guide to the UK Legal profession).

"Commended for their "diligence and indefatigable energy", the lawyers at this firm assist clients with complex trust cases, shareholder disputes and cases involving the breach of lease agreements.  Both large national companies and local businesses feature on the firm's client list.  Overseen by Peter Taylor, the team's emphasis is on prevention rather than cure, and its lawyers strive to help clients avoid litigation as far as possible"  (Chambers 2009).

Clive Thomson and Peter Taylor are 'recognised experts', (Legal 500-2011)

Reported Cases

Westway Homes v Moores and Another (1992) - exercise of option to purchase, service of Notice upon solicitors

Bannister v SGB (1997) Court of Appeal - Civil Procedure

Breakspear and others v Ackland and Dunning (2008) - High Court (Chancery Division) - Letter of Wishes

Kynixa v Hynes, Preston and Smith (2008) - High Court (Queens Bench Division) - Breach of restrictive covenants, breach of fiduciary duties, breach of confidentiality