Browne Jacobson LLP’s commercial dispute resolution practice, headed up by Jonathan Tardif, handles commercial disputes across the automotive, manufacturing, health and social care, and local government sectors. Paul Kirkpatrick acts in disputes concerning breach of contract and warranty, professional negligence claims, and shareholders’ disputes. Derek Bambury specialises in professional and institutional default and management liability claims, insurance coverage issues, and contentious insolvencies.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘The commercial litigation practice of Browne Jacobson LLP has a practical and hands-on approach to disputes, making sure that the clients have a comprehensive route map through complicated cases.’

  • ‘Paul Kirkpatrick has a measured and well-organised approach to litigation. He looks at a case in the round and provides good strategic direction.’

  • ‘This team are not only knowledgeable but also practical. They get to know the people involved and to understand the real issues at play. Their astute legal knowledge alongside their engaging personalities make them easy to work with and their advice trustworthy and unemotional. Browne Jacobson are exceptional to work with and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.’

  • ‘Paul Kirkpatrick has not only worked hard but has gone above and beyond to help us. Paul is empathetic as well as professional and is constantly learning the detail of our specific case. Paul is great with his team and has excellent advisers who seem to work extremely well together. When we follow Paul’s advice we tend to get the desired outcome.’

  • ‘Paul Kirkpatrick - excellent pragmatic advice.’

  • ‘Delivers broad and first-rate commercial disputes expertise. A market leader. The team turns its hand easily to a variety of high-profile and high-value disputes. It has strength and depth and all of its lawyers are very competent, approachable and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Paul Kirkpatrick is the stand out partner. He is very experienced and the first port of call for businesses in dispute. Works extremely effectively with his team of lawyers and is a real pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Ability to keep up to speed with complex matters they aren't involved with on a day to day basis and step in urgently and practically when necessary.’

Key clients

  • Endee Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jonathan Tardif

Other key lawyers

Paul Kirkpatrick, Derek Bambury, Emma Marshall, Lucy Priestley