Primas advises on a broad spectrum of disputes and has particular expertise in the automotive industry. Group head Daniel Thomas has extensive experience in injunction proceedings, including international freezing orders and media injunctions, acting for domestic and international companies as well as high-profile individuals. Carl Sebastian advises on a wide range of commercial disputes, and Lauren Steel-Smith specialises in contractual matters and professional negligence claims, with a specific focus on injunctive relief.
Testimonials
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‘Primas, in the short time, they have been on the Manchester scene have fast developed a reputation as one of the best around. They are regularly involved in the most high value and high profile litigation. They have an impressive number of top litigators. Commercially savvy, tactically astute and ready to fight.’
‘Daniel Thomas - Partner heading upon commercial litigation at Primas. Highly strategic, exceptionally dedicated and fantastic with clients. A star in the making. Carl Sebastian - Associate with years of experience and an impressive following of clients. Carl is an aggressive litigator who is a pleasure to work with. A client's favourite.’
Key clients
- Alliance Property Group Ltd
- Flitcraft Ltd
Work highlights
- Instructed to advise offshore investors in relation to an application pursuant Section 423 of the Insolvency Act seeking a declaration that a substantial transaction was to defraud creditors.
- Instructed to advise in relation to a payroll fraud which resulted in a significant High Court claim being submitted and freezing injunction obtained following which substantial sums were frozen in various bank account equating to several million pounds.