Disputes involving contractual breaches, defamation claims, issues concerning winding up petitions and professional negligence are frequent mandates for Ward Hadaway LLP’s Newcastle-based commercial litigation team. Practice head Peter Hornsey represents clients in disputes concerning professional negligence, IP and public sector fraud. Seasoned litigator Martin Woodford is the key contact for disputes regarding the challenging of wills and the removal of trustees, also working on multiparty disputes arising out of the cancellation of PFI projects. IT-related disputes and professional negligence claims form a large part of Tim Toomey’s work. Robert Glassford handles complex contractual disputes and administrative court claims, while Russell Ward‘s strengths lie in employment claims which fall within the jurisdiction of the Court. Legal director Lucy Cleghorn not only supports the team but also is experienced in representing litigants who bring appeals before the Privy Council.
Key clients
- Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
- Duke of Northumberland
- Mr Neil Whelpton
- Maria Daniel
- Tech Nation Limited
- West Cumbria Mining Ltd
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
Work highlights
- Representing Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in a claim involving the termination of PFI agreement.
- Acting for the Duke of Northumberland in a substantial defamation claim and complaint to IPSO against a number of national and local newspaper publications.
- Acting successfully in injunction proceedings to restrain the presentation of a winding up petition, which had been wrongfully threatened by one of its contractors.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Hornsey