England - North West • Dispute resolution

Brabners LLP

The disputes team at Brabners LLP works with large commercial clients on contentious matters covering insolvency, debt recovery, medical negligence and contentious probate. The practice also acts for clients in high-value international arbitrations and High Court defamation matters including the infamous “Wagatha Christie” trial. The team is headed by Paul Lunt who focuses on media, sports, shareholder and professional negligence disputes. Jennifer Lockhart specialises in insolvency matters, misfeasance and breach of duty claims with support from Graeme McParland. Helen Otty works on high-value international arbitrations while Matthew Moy advises on commercial contract disputes.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Practical realistic advice which helps client make judgements on the approach to litigation and the adoption of strategic advice to mitigate the cost and time taken to achieve a successful outcome.'

  • 'Paul Lunt, whilst latterly more well known for his representing Coleen Rooney in the Wagatha Christie case and for acting for England cricketers in disciplinary or criminal matters, has a deep and longstanding experience in minority shareholder litigation, in which his judgement and expertise are highly valued.'

Abbreviated data is displayed for this firm.

Key clients

  • Coleen Rooney
  • Wayne Rooney

Abbreviated data is displayed for this firm.

Work highlights

  • Defended Coleen Rooney in libel proceedings issued against her by Rebekah Vardy.
  • Instructed by the interested party in these judicial review proceedings that relate to the awarding of two contracts, worth £102.6 million and £29.8 million respectively.

Abbreviated data is displayed for this firm.