England - North West • Dispute resolution

DWF

DWF covers a wide variety of sectors with particular expertise in the retail, food and drink, telecommunications and financial services. The firm has multiple areas of disputes expertise including professional negligence, judicial review, competition, contentious probate, arbitration and injunctions. Andrew Whalley is known for his work in the field of telecoms regulation and co-heads the practice with Matthew Stoll  who focuses on professional negligence and property-related disputes. Chris King is well-versed in warranty claims while Lyndsay Crowder-Barton works on cross-border contractual disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Depth of knowledge of the operation of businesses they advise and represent, and the consequent positive effect on the firm's navigation of the practicalities of litigation.’

  • ‘Chris King is a results-oriented lawyer, and great at identifying and pressing on the weak points of the opposition's case.’

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Key clients

  • Virgin Media O2
  • Crown Pains Limited

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Work highlights

  • Acted on behalf of a national bank in respect of a portfolio of overvaluation claims regarding historic property valuations.
  • Acted on behalf of a food manufacturer in respect of a wide spread contamination issues impacting several customers and related third parties.

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