Danielle Clements > Gorvins Solicitors > Stockport, England > Lawyer Profile
Gorvins Solicitors Offices
DALE HOUSE
TIVIOT DALE
STOCKPORT
SK1 1TA
England
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Danielle Clements
Work Department
Commercial Litigation
Position
Danielle is a Partner in Gorvins’ Commercial Litigation department. Danielle has a superb reputation for providing practical, tailor-made solutions for a diverse range of commercial and private clients. Having qualified in 2006, her specialism lies in contentious probate matters where she advises on complex cases involving high-value estates on behalf of personal representatives and multiple beneficiaries. Danielle is an ACTAPS Member who has experience in a vast range of matters including claims under the Inheritance (PFD) Act 1975, revocation of wills, claims to dispute the validity of a will and claims brought against executors based on breach of duty. Danielle also specialises in commercial/residential landlord and tenant disputes and advises on consumer issues.
Career
Trained and qualified (2006) at O’Neill Patient Solicitors in Stockport from 2002 – 2006. Associate Solicitor at Neil Millar Solicitors from 2006 – 2008. Joined Gorvins in 2008 to date.
Promoted to Partner April 2022
Memberships
ACTAPS Member
Education
Grangefield School, Stockton on Tees (1990 – 1995); Manchester Metropolitan University LLB (Hons0 (1997 – 2000); LPC at Chester College of Law in 2001
Lawyer Rankings
North West > Private client > Contentious trusts and probate
Gorvins Solicitors possesses impressive corporate, commercial and litigation departments who collaborate with the three-partner strong contentious trusts and probate team to deliver a comprehensive service to trustees and beneficiaries. Under the leadership of Michael Smoult, whose recent work highlights included the disputed estates of high-profile sport and media individuals, the firm engage with contested and fraudulent wills, the removal and replacement of trustees, and complex Inheritance Act claims. Julie Burgess specialises in matters that concern foreign property and agricultural elements, while Danielle Clements, who was promoted to partner last year, advises on the full range of practice matters, with a notable track record on coercive behaviour and undue influence-based claims.
North West > Dispute resolution > Debt recovery
Operating in conjunction with the firm’s dispute resolution and commercial litigation teams, the Gorvins Solicitors debt recovery practice represents a number of credit unions as well as clients in specific industries. Practice head Mark Deverell is frequently instructed for debt collection and recovery work, while recently promoted partner Danielle Clements offers expertise in contentious probate matters. Associate Sunita Patel, experienced in debt collection outside of this jurisdiction, is also key. David Guest left the firm in December 2022.
North West > Real estate > Property litigation
The team at Gorvins Solicitors is equipped to represent its clients on a range of disputes, regularly working on key construction and development projects. Danielle Clements is a noteworthy team member, with experience handling matters involving issues with service charge, ground rent, dilapidations and the array of landlord and tenant claims. The practice is led by Guy Lightowler from Stockport, who is considered ‘fantastic to deal with’.
North West > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: elsewhere in the North West
Gorvins Solicitors is recognised for its expertise in insolvency litigation in addition to disputes arising out of commercial matters, warranty claims, breach of contract and partnership issues. Mark Deverell co-heads the team out of Stockport and acts on behalf of businesses, principal shareholders and directors. Other co-head Guy Lightowler works on cross-border disputes for SMEs, PLCs and multinationals. Danielle Clements is well-versed in property litigation in addition to contentious probate matters.
Lawyer Rankings
- Commercial litigation: elsewhere in the North West North West > Dispute resolution
- Contentious trusts and probate North West > Private client
- Debt recovery North West > Dispute resolution
- Property litigation North West > Real estate
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: elsewhere in the North West
- Real estate > Commercial property: elsewhere in the North West
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: elsewhere in the North West
Firm Rankings
- Private client > Contentious trusts and probate
- Dispute resolution > Debt recovery
- Employment > Employment: employee/union firms
- Insurance > Personal injury: claimant
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Insurance > Professional negligence
- Private client > Family
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
- Real estate > Property litigation
- Employment > Employment
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general crime and fraud