England - East Midlands • Dispute resolution
HCR Hewitsons
Able to handle disputes on both a national and international scale, HCR Hewitsons handles complex contentious matters in a number of highly specialised areas, such as the technology and telecoms sectors. The team also frequently works on behalf of trusts and charities, as well as in litigation concerning professional negligence and tort disputes. The team is steered from Northampton by Dominic Hopkins, who, beyond his disputes acumen, is noted for his capabilities in corporate governance. He is supported by the Cambridge-based Emma Elston, who advises clients on a range of commercial matters, professional negligence claims, and domain name disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dominic Hopkins understood from the outset what we wanted and tailored his advice accordingly. Managing expectations is difficult in litigation, but he did this very well so that we emerged from the dispute feeling that we got a great result.'
- 'Clear, practical legal advice provided in a cost-effective manner. The team worked closely with us to deliver the desired outcome. Excellent communication and high quality, responsive service.'
Key clients
- Northampton Rugby Club
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dominic Hopkins, Wayne Beynon