Duncan Lewis Solicitors handles a high volume of commercial debt recovery work, with experience ranging from costs orders with complex interest to defending high-value contract disputes. The group increasingly stands out for its reputation for advising on the dangers of AI-generated content in contract disputes. The team is headed by Anthony Okumah, an experienced commercial litigator and arbitrator, and Sunil Patel, who splits his time between the firm's offices in central London and Harrow, and has a wide-ranging client base which includes former directors of insolvent companies.
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Key clients
- Ian Richards
- Li Xia
- OnePLM Limited/Emixa Industry Solutions Limited
- Salisbury Support 4 Autism Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Ian Richards on a debt recovery matter resulting from a loan agreement for £800,000 for the client.
- Advised Salisbury Support 4 Autism Limited on a trial in which the team proved that the client company was entitled to the full contract sum in addition to costs.
- Advised Li Xia on a dispute that had occurred between her and her former partner and co-director.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anthony Okumah, Sunil Patel