Michael specialises in large complex commercial disputes with a particular emphasis on company/shareholder disputes, partnership advice, restraint of trade, technology disputes, professional negligence claims, contract disputes, agency disputes, contentious trusts & probate and insolvency. His clients include BDO, Mazars, RSM, Bens Cookies, many in the automotive industry and Cambridge tech companies. Michael is a Member of the Association for British Recovery Professionals (R3) and the Association of Contentious Probate Specialists (ACTAPS). He has extensive experience of litigating in the higher courts and is ranked Tier One in legal directories (Chambers & Partners and Legal 500) being described as “commercially minded, astute and a leading individual in litigation and insolvency”. Michael is a Solicitor-Advocate and is dual qualified as a barrister.
England - East Anglia • Dispute resolution
Howes Percival LLP
The litigation practice at Howes Percival LLP is growing its reputation in Cambridge, where the team is regarded as ‘responsive and emphatic'. The firm handles a growing volume of national and London-based litigation work, including as a Crown Services panel member. Practice head Michael Green, who handles company and shareholder matters, warranty claims, technology disputes, as well as cases concerning restraint of trade, and the ’insightful, clear and intelligent' director Victoria Sandell are noted as being ‘the dream team for commercial litigation in Cambridge and beyond'.
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Testimonials
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‘The team offers outstanding legal acumen coupled with a firm grasp on the commerciality of matters. Their work is on a par with any big city firm at a fraction of the cost.’
‘Michael Green and Victoria Sandell are the standout candidates amongst an already strong team. They are the dream team for commercial litigation in Cambridge and beyond.’
‘Very competent instructing solicitors who are able to identify the key issues in a dispute and marshal resources accordingly, ensuring that the client gets value from the whole team.’
‘Michael Green brings a sharp analytical tool kit and a unique judicial perspective to a problem. Victoria Sandell is insightful, clear and intelligent in her instructions - she is one of my favourite solicitors to deal with.’
‘The team and the individuals are responsive and emphatic.’
Key clients
- Bens Cookies
- RG Abrey Farms
- Cambridge Intelligence
- Saxton 4x4
- BMW (Bowker)
- Wonop ApS
- BDO LLP
Work highlights
- Acting for a multinational high street retailer in a shareholder dispute with Saudi minority shareholders.
- Acting for exiting partners in £76m Agri dispute.
- Representing Danish corporate software developer in Commercial Court claim against Fetch AI for £1.4m of crypto-currency.
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Next Generation Partners
Victoria is a Director in the Dispute Resolution team, based in our Cambridge office. Victoria was listed under 'Rising stars’ by the Legal 500 2021. She has a wide range of experience advising on all aspects of complex commercial disputes including contractual disputes, company/shareholder disputes, negligence claims against professionals, fraud (including cyber fraud), judicial review claims and insolvency matters and proceedings. In addition she is also experienced in advising on contentious trusts and probate matters. Victoria takes a keen interest in her clients’ businesses and strives to find a practical solution for them. She works closely with her clients to factor in commercial and other external pressures that impact on decision making. As well as County Court and High Court litigation, Victoria also has considerable experience effectively using Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures. Victoria has close attention to detail and is able to provide legal advice on complex matters in a pragmatic way.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Green