Mark is the Firm's Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation. He has been named as one of the Legal 500's leading lawyers since 2015 to the present day. He specialises in commercial litigation, acting on behalf of both businesses and their principal shareholders and directors. Most of his work being contractual, shareholder, and partnership disputes. With an exceptionally strong client base many of whom have been with him for a considerable length of time and excellent knowledge in all aspects of commercial litigation, he is recognised for his practical approach and to see the commerciality of a case very early on. Mark is also a trained mediator and fully believes in the benefit of ADR to get to the real issue of a case, quickly and in a cost-effective way.
England - North West • Dispute resolution
Gorvins Solicitors
Gorvins Solicitors is recognised for its expertise in insolvency litigation in addition to disputes arising out of commercial matters, warranty claims, breach of contract and partnership issues. Mark Deverell co-heads the team out of Stockport and acts on behalf of businesses, principal shareholders and directors. Other co-head Guy Lightowler works on cross-border disputes for SMEs, PLCs and multinationals. Danielle Clements is well-versed in property litigation in addition to contentious probate matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Cross section of staff who have excellent knowledge of everything you ask from them.’
‘I worked with Guy Lightowler and Mark Deverell, who are all excellent in what then know and what they advise. You walk away knowing that they really care and are genuinely on your side.’
‘Very good team of commercially minded lawyers who work in high value complex matters keeping client's interests paramount.’
Key clients
- Williams Motor Company (Holdings) Limited
- Avonside Group Services Limited
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Guy is not only a Leading Lawyer for Commercial Litigation but also heads up Property Litigation at Gorvins LLP. He has been at Gorvins for more than 25 years. Guy has a great deal of experience and expertise in advising all types of client from owner managed businesses and SMEs to PLCs and multinationals. As well as dealing with a whole range of commercial matters, Guy has a particular expertise in Property Litigation. He likes to become involved in disputes at an early stage so that litigation can be avoided if at all possible. Wherever possible, Guy will not only look at things from a legal perspective but also a commercial one with a view to trying to exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution and the possibility of a resolution through negotiations.”
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Deverell, Guy Lightowler