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Commercial litigation: Nottingham and Derby

Freeths LLP

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The ‘dynamic, experienced, forward-thinking, and collaborative’ team at Freeths LLP handles a vast range of issues for a number of significant clients, including disputes surrounding breach of directors’ duties, commercial contracts, and insurance. Graham Greenfield - who leads the Nottingham office - is noted for his expertise in complex commercial claims, including professional negligence claims. Jade Flint frequently handles disputes for national and international clients alike, while Jessica Lees' commercial-oriented workload includes shareholder disputes and breach of contract cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good knowledgeable team'

  • ‘Strength throughout the whole team in legal knowledge and application.'

  • ‘Jessica Lees is a brilliant lawyer and very impressive with her management of difficult opponents.’

  • ‘The team is dynamic, experienced, forward-thinking and collaborative.’

  • ‘Jade Flint has always been the standout member of this team. Jade is able to take on a huge amount of work as she is very focused and organised.'

Key clients

  • Poundstretcher Limited
  • Agrovista UK Limited
  • Bio Dynamic (UK) Limited
  • FRP Advisory Limited
  • Opus Restructuring LLP
  • The Way Ahead Group Limited t.a See Tickets
  • The Skills Coaches Group of Companies
  • Motorpoint Limited
  • Motopark Academy GmbH
  • R Stratton & Co Limited

Work highlights

  • Acting for Smart Medical Clinics Limited in connection with a claim against Chubb Insurance concerning business interruption losses sustained during the Covid 19 pandemic.
  • Acting for an international printing consumables business in connection with a claim in excess of £3million brought against its former director and others arising out of sums taken by fraudulent conduct and alleged breaches of fiduciary duties.
  • Acting for an international ticketing business with a turnover in excess of £20million in connection with a claim against its former advisers for an amount in excess of £8million.

Lawyers

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Jade Flint

Freeths LLP

After training at a niche litigation practice, Jade joined the firm in 2014. She works within the Commercial Litigation department and Insolvency Unit in Nottingham, under the supervision of Graham Greenfield (the head of both departments).Jade acts on behalf of both claimants and defendants in a range of civil matters, including claims of professional negligence and breach of contract. Jade has particular expertise acting in relation to claims arising out of transactions undertaken prior to bankruptcy or liquidation. Jade regularly acts for Insolvency Practitioners and individuals in connection with these matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Graham Greenfield, Jonathan Jefferies

Other key lawyers

Jade Flint, Jessica Lees, Gregg Parkin

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