Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution department.
Endeavour Partnership LLP’s commercial litigation team, based in Stockton, has ‘a fantastic group of experienced lawyers who specialise in advising clients on a wide range of matters’, including unfair prejudice claims, shareholder payback disputes, breach of warranty and contract issues, as well as repayment of loans and winding up disputes. Head of the disputes and insolvency team Ged Flanagan routinely acts for a number of clients across different sectors in fraud cases, professional negligence claims and product liability matters. Alex Smith heads the contentious real estate team, while newly promoted partner James Craddock brings expertise in dealing with construction and corporate disputes.
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‘Endeavour Partnership's litigation team is a fantastic group of experienced lawyers who specialise in advising clients on a wide range of matters. The team has a strong reputation for providing practical and commercial advice to clients.'
‘A talented team - very much partner led. High calibre individuals leading talented junior lawyers.’
‘Ged Flanagan is conscientious and dedicated litigator. Pragmatic and honest. Alex Smith is a high-quality property litigator’.
‘Endeavour Partnership has constructed a remarkable team of expert lawyers in the field of commercial litigation. They have multiple individuals who are widely respected and considered pre-eminent in their fields.'
‘The below individuals stand out because they are razor sharp and exceptionally smart. They do however have the unique quality of commercial savviness about them.'
'Alex Smith and James Craddock are first-rate solicitors. James is a rising star. Alex is already a well-established partner. They stand out because they are true to the firms ethos in bringing commercial insights to vastly complex legal disputes.'
- 'Ged Flanagan has the benefit of over two decades of experience, which is absolutely evident from the advice he provides. He wears his expert knowledge lightly, which ensures his ability to speak with clients on a commercial level and in a straightforward manner. He has the brilliant ability to condense the most complex issues into easily digestible explanations and advice. He is an expert and approachable.'
- 'Alex Smith excels in construction disputes and is often the first port of call for local businesses.’
Key clients
- Taylor Goodchild Limited
- Growth Capital Ventures Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising Taylor Goodchild on long-running Unfair Prejudice petition, which includes three reported judgments, including a Court of Appeal decision.
- Advising a lift maintenance company on a shareholder dispute relating to the interpretation of what was agreed in respect of shareholdings.
- Advising Growth Capital Ventures in respect of a software development agreement with the claimed losses being in excess of £19million.
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Partner in the Dispute Resolution department.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ged Flanagan