The ‘client-driven’ dispute resolution team at Excello Law is well-versed in company, shareholder, partnership, insolvency and contractual matters. The team is jointly led by Alexandra Collett and Emyr Kerfoot, both of whom have been described by clients as ’excellent, client friendly senior commercial litigators.’ Collett is noted for her focus on general commercial litigation, while Kerfoot specialises in shareholder and partnership disuputes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'On each occasion, regardless of location or individual, I have found the law firm to be welcoming and approachable.'

  • 'The firm embraces a very good work ethic and vision with all partners presenting themselves motivated and client driven.’

  • ‘Alex has proven to be very personable, engages well and articulates a reassuring understanding and an empathy toward the client's situation. Very keen to understand the detail to help determine next steps.'

  • 'Alex showed an awareness of weaknesses and flaws put forward by opposing council allowing her to formulate a strong and persuasive argument within her written responses.'

  • ‘A collaborative approach to sensible pragmatic advice.’

  • ‘They listened intently and strived to understand my area of work to better represent my case. They were sympathetic and measured. Emyr Kerfoot and Alexandra Collett stand out.’

  • ‘Excello provides good quality, cost-effective legal dispute resolution services with modern offices and a good gender balance.'

  • ‘Alex Collett and Emyr Kerfoot are both excellent, client-friendly senior commercial litigators with experience of contractual and corporate disputes.’

Key clients

  • Catherine Brassington
  • Damien Couture
  • Robert and Andrew Chippendale
  • Mr and Mrs Saunders
  • Mr and Mrs Whitely
  • Ratiocinator Limited
  • Highpoint Care (West Derby) Limited

Work highlights

  • Represented Catherine Brassington where she successfully issued Part 8 proceedings against her former employer, a firm of solicitors.
  • Acted for Damien Couture in successfully resisted an application for interim injunctive relief in the terms of a restrictive covenant.
  • Represented Mr and Mrs Saunders where Part 8 proceedings were issued against a former director and shareholder of the company seeking a declaration that an option to purchase the Defendant’s shares has been properly exercised under the terms of the Shareholders Agreement.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexandra Collett, Emyr Kerfoot