SA Law LLP

Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

Principal Associate Solicitor | Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution

An experienced commercial disputes lawyer, with expertise in urgent injunctions, Clare brings extensive experience to contract disputes. This includes, but is not limited to construction of terms, allegations of breach and misrepresentation.

Clare regularly provides companies with commercially astute advice prior to the termination of agreements, so that this step can be taken knowing the implications and the risks.

For private individuals, Clare advises on professional negligence claims, predominantly against solicitors, as well as on probate and inheritance disputes.

Clare has particular interest in education law, advising schools and universities on sensitive issues including withdrawals and exclusions of pupils, bullying, discrimination and the recovery of unpaid fees. Her education work also includes advice to parents on issues such as appeals against school admissions and pupil exclusions.

Pinsent Masons (1996 – 2001): Trainee Solicitor (1996-1998), Solicitor (1998-2001); Lawrence Graham LLP (2001 – 2007): Solicitor; SA Law LLP (2008 – present): Associate Solicitor (2008-2020), appointed Senior Associate (2020).

Speaks conversational French.

University of Birmingham, LLB, Law (1992 – 1995); Nottingham Trent University, LPC (1995 – 1996).