While Sills & Betteridge LLP is recognised for its litigation expertise, its mediation and ADR knowledge is also noteworthy. With Karen Bower-Brown‘s expertise, the firm is able to resolve commercial property and contentious probate disputes, while Robert Pearson can advocate for clients at all levels of the UK judicial system. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Euan McLaughlin, who specialises in contract claims in the project industries.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I dealt with Karen Bower-Brown regarding a property dispute. Her knowledge was extensive and talking to Karen filled me with confidence.' 

  • ‘The team is well established in the area and has a large number of practitioners and associates with a range of skills and a broad knowledge of the area. Efficiency and accessibility are key in their case.'

  • ‘Highly professional and knowledgeable team. Customer care is taken seriously as shown in the level of service provided when dealing with my company's litigation matters.’

  • 'The whole team were professional, discreet, sympathetic to the specific situation and worked to get the best possible outcome for the client. They were also honest with feedback to the client whilst also being as tactful as possible.’

  • ‘Sills has an expanding team in Commercial Litigation with knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of sectors.’

  • ‘Robert Pearson is a calm and collected litigator who instils confidence in clients. He is pragmatic and looks for solutions outside the courtroom wherever he can, but is not afraid to fight hard where necessary.’

Key clients

  • George Bateman & Son
  • Hemswell Biogas
  • Micronclean
  • Omex Agriculture
  • SHD Composite Materials
  • The Burdens Group
  • The Snoring Disorders Centre
  • Turnbull & Co

Work highlights

  • Advising a farmer and landowner in relation to a dispute regarding his capacity as a purported guarantor of a lease.
  • Advising a residential care provider concerning a claim against a local authority for unpaid care home fees.
  • Acting for a client in an international shipping dispute worth worth around £200,000.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Karen Bower-Brown

Other key lawyers

Robert Pearson, Euan McLaughlin