Graham Small > JMW Solicitors LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

JMW Solicitors LLP
1 BYROM PLACE
SPINNINGFIELDS
MANCHESTER
M3 3HG
England

Work Department

Commercial Litigation

Position

Partner

Graham has practised commercial law in Manchester for over 25 years and in that time has handled most forms of commercial disputes.  

He handles complex commercial disputes including applications for urgent interim relief, professional negligence claims and shareholder disputes including appeals to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

He acts on contentious insolvency matters including claims against directors under the Insolvency Act. His work increasingly involves allegations of fraud and dishonesty and often in regulated industries and professions.

Graham also handles civil claims for malicious prosecution and misfeasance in public office.

Career

DWF – 1987- 1997 (Partner from 1989)

             Rowe Cohen 1997 – 2007 (Managing Partner from 2004)

             Lewis Hymanson Small 2007-2014 (Senior Partner)

             LHS Solicitors/Markel legal Services 2014-2016 (Director – Head of Commercial Legal Services)

Memberships

Law Society

Education

Liverpool John Moores University 1981-1983 BA Law

Leisure

Keen golfer and general sports fan

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Manchester

JMW Solicitors LLP‘s core practice covers commercial and corporate litigation and contentious property matters. The team also has notable strength in media and reputation management work, cryptocurrency litigation, and contentious trusts and probate matters. Steve Morris has a broad practice, routinely working on contractual and shareholders disputes, warranty claims, fraud issues, professional negligence work and injunctions. Mark Jones concentrates his practice on high-value commercial litigation, contentious construction issues, and professional negligence claims. Graham Small’s practice covers contractual and shareholder disputes as well as digital asset-related work. Michael Kennedy is highly specialised in business and corporate disputes, sports disputes, and professional negligence claims. Peter Barnard handles contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims and urgent applications for injunctive relief for both domestic and foreign clients.