Adamson Jones, part of Gateley Legal

Natalie Howes

Natalie is a legal director and advises on a variety of commercial disputes including breach of contract, professional negligence, breach of post-termination restrictions, and data protection claims. She also specialises in higher education disputes, including advising higher education institutions regarding student complaints, as well as student procedures, discipline and fitness to practise. Natalie acts for both corporate and individual clients, advising clients on pre-issue settlements, including those negotiated through mediation, as well as dealing with cases which are the subject of court proceedings.

Chris Greenwell

Chris has practised in broad litigation for over 30 years, now specialising in shareholder, warranty and earn-out issues arising out of mergers and acquisitions, professional negligence (issues arising out of solicitors and financial services in particular), breaches of employment covenants and financial services regulatory obligations, trust disputes and contentious probate/ inheritance claims with a team develops the firm’s practice in this field. Much of this litigation is resolved at mediation. Many cases are conducted on a fee or risk sharing agreement with clients. Chris has acted to pursue and attend in civil proceedings and for claimants and defendants in claims in Dubai, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, South Africa and the USA. Chris has in the past practised in criminal defence, personal injury (former member of a personal injury panel) and employment litigation; a collection of experience invaluable in delivery of the range and breadth of his practice and particular specialisms now.

Claire Herbert

Claire is a Partner and advises on a wide variety of commercial disputes for a range of clients. Claire specialises contentious probate/inheritance claims and is experienced in dealing with media litigation, contractual claims, professional negligence, shareholder and partnership disputes, and enforcement action.