Aaron & Partners LLP handles complex and high value shareholder disputes, partnership disputes and matters arising out of corporate transactions. The team, which operates from bases in Altrincham, Chester and Birkenhead, is also well-versed in claims involving directors and their duties, restrictive covenants, property litigation and professional negligence. The firm has an excellent reputation in the transport and warehousing sectors. Nick Clarke  heads the practice with expertise in handling professional negligence claims with support from David Harries. David Potts  works on contentious issues relating to insolvency and regulatory matters. John Devoy  acts on property litigation matters while Layla Barke-Jones  and Claire Hughes  are also recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Competent and experienced team able to hold its own as we have known from matters handled for us this year.’

  • ‘Layla Barke Jones is outstanding, very attentive to her clients and very experienced.’

  • ‘Understanding of our industry, local knowledge, availability of partners, consistency in approach and local reputation.’

  • ‘Nick Clarke is calm, approachable, speedy on response and comprehensive.’

Key clients

  • Dŵr Cymru Ltd

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nick Clarke

Other key lawyers

David Harries, David Potts, John Devoy, Layla Barke-Jones, Claire Hughes