Witan Solicitors

The firm: Witan Solicitors was founded in 2014 as a firm offering specialist litigation services to SMEs and key individuals within such companies. Previously known as Cato Solicitors, the firm was been built around the strong reputation of its founder, John Cato, who has practiced as a commercial litigator since 1989.

Witan Solicitors offers the specialism of a city centre firm together with a personal experience for its clients, where they regularly speak to and meet the solicitor handling their case. Without the overheads of its city centre competitors and the use of technology, Witan Solicitors adds value for its clients.

Areas of practice: We specialise in the following areas:

Commercial disputes: including breach of contract, construction disputes, director and shareholder disputes – including unfair prejudice petitions, partnership disputes, disputes over probate, wills and inheritance, property and landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence and insolvency disputes.

Employment disputes: including unfair and wrongful dismissal, discrimination claims, breach of contract and restrictive covenants, TUPE, employee shareholder schemes,

Family law: including advice on divorce, co-habitation and unmarried rights. Finances including pension sharing orders, company assets including shares, residential and offshore properties.