The ‘flexible’ dispute resolution team at Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall (WHN) is regularly called upon to act on professional negligence, insolvency, debt, shareholder and partnership disputes. Practice head Michael Shroot - who has been described as ’efficient and helpful’ - covers all aspects of commercial litigation from property to contract matters. Sara Beaumont focuses on all areas of general commercial litigation from contract disputes, partnership disputes, professional negligence and insolvency to debt matters.
Testimonials
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‘Michael gave me very honest and clear advice from the very beginning. It was very transparent. I was kept informed at every step.'
‘Michael is very efficient and helpful. His professionalism and knowledge is excellent. I would highly recommend him and his practice for any legal advice.'
Key clients
- Peel Holdings Land & Property (UK) Ltd
- Horrocks & Company (Accountants) Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Peel Holdings to defend seven High Court claims brought by three Local Authorities against various Peel Companies seeking declarations as to the liability of the Peel companies for Non-Domestic Rates following the use of a rates mitigation scheme.
- Advising charity, Bespoke Supportive Tenancies, in relation to a dispute with a support provider regarding the recovery of ‘void charges’ due under the terms of the service level contract.