England - South East • Dispute resolution
Thompson Smith and Puxon
Thompson Smith and Puxon‘s ’vibrant and forward-thinking’ dispute resolution team works closely with the firm’s other departments, including the corporate and commercial team, to offer broad advice to its clients. Colchester-based Andrew Breckenridge heads up the department following Sharon Auton's retirement in December 2022, and is especially well versed in banking and construction disputes. ‘Standout team member’ Laura-Pauline Adcock-Jones is a trained civil-commercial mediator, and offers particular expertise in drafting pleadings and settlement agreements.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A thorough and well-organised team who provide tactical and realistic advice to clients.’
- ‘Laura-Pauline Adcock-Jones is a standout member of the team at TSP. She has an incredibly approachable manner yet knows how to firmly assert her client's position. She has a great breadth of knowledge, allowing her to advise clients holistically.’
- ‘Very much on top of all matters.’
- ‘The matters raised are often highly contentious however the advice given is always considers all aspects of a case and viable, legal, compliant option to reach a resolution.’
- ‘The Head of Litigation, Andrew Breckenridge is a particular source of support and great legal analysis of often complex and difficult legal matters.'
- 'Andrew Breckenridge is always available. The quality of the responses received are always to the highest standard, clearly showing his understanding of the issues raised, and always offer not only a number of viable resolutions but also a preferred recommended plan of action.’
- ‘The team is vibrant and forward thinking.’
- ‘Katie Latham - very proactive and client focused, always willing to go the extra mile. Has a very good attention to detail.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Breckenridge