England - East Midlands • Dispute resolution
Roythornes Solicitors
A key port of call for various blue-chip companies, Roythornes Solicitors is well versed in professional negligence, company disputes, shareholder disputes and general commercial litigation. More specifically, the team is noted for its capabilities in agricultural commercial litigation, acting for farmers, landowners, and various joint venture companies. Spalding-based Peter Cusick appears in complex cases against the Rural Payments Agency and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, particularly regarding fruit and vegetable producer organisations and subsidies. Alconbury-based Alex Forster focuses on construction litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Alex Forster is excellent. Calm, likeable and efficient. He is also good tactically and not afraid to push hard to get results. The case ended positively for the client, thanks in no small part to Alex's work.’
'Alex Forster is excellent across construction and commercial litigation. He works incredibly hard, and is robust, careful and commercial in his approach and a tenacious fighter.'
‘They offer a wide range of services and disciplines, recognising that not all situations are identical. We have used them for litigation cases, arbitration and mediation. In every case we have received personal service with questions answered quickly and professionally. Their advice is concise and simple to implement.’
‘Peter Cusack is exceptionally professional and available when we required. Roythornes always has time for the clients, and the diversity of the cases they handle mean that we can obtain advice easily and effectively when required.’
Key clients
- Frontier Agriculture Limited
- Allison Homes
- Tilia Homes Limited
- Naylor Produce Limited
- TGW Limited
- Owl Homes Limited
- Gilbert and Goode Limited
- Mattioli Woods plc
- Ashley King (Development) Limited
- Lawrence David Limited
- BA Bush & Son Limited
- Reydon Sports plc
- Mockbeggar Limited
Work highlights
- Advised minority shareholders in a family investment company (valued in the region of £5m) during unfair prejudice proceedings for relief, including the enforcement of a de-merger agreement.
- Advised a large construction company in a breach of contract dispute within a total value of £500,000 relating to the termination of telecommunications services.
- Advising a farm in relation to their breach of contract and/or negligence claim against a specialist contractor and their Insurer relating to the design, supply and construction of an Anaerobic Digestion plant. Estimated value of the claim is £500,000.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Cusick, Alex Forster