England - South East • Dispute resolution
Moore Barlow
With extensive expertise across the finance, education, and sports industries, the dispute resolution department at Moore Barlow is well versed in handling high-value contractual and commercial disputes for SMEs. Claire Haverfield and David Foster co-head the group from Southampton and Guildford, with the former boasting over 25 years’ experience in handling warranty and IT disputes, and the latter regularly managing claims for corporate clients. Sarah Watley deals with commercial possession claims. Mark Osgood left the firm in May 2024.
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Testimonials
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'They have a real passion for fighting for their clients.'
- 'I have worked with Claire Haverfield for over five years, and she offers an excellent service. She is super bright, commercially astute and prepared to litigate hard when required to obtain the best outcome for her clients. Cases are exceptionally well prepared and organised. She is also an absolute pleasure to work with.’
‘Claire Haverfield is quite simply excellent. She is 'hands on' and fully engaged in the case. She also provides clear, practical advice to clients. Her cases are exceptionally well prepared and organised.'
‘David Foster is very experienced and brings a mature and balanced approach to complex disputes.’
‘David Foster is a stand out practitioner with exceptional experience and excellent client care.’
‘The firm do not shy away from difficult cases. They are efficient and collaborative. The client is treated with courtesy and respect.’
Key clients
- Business Mortgage Finance 5 PLC and Business Mortgage Finance 7 PLC
- Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee (Parents of Archie Batersbee)
- Camila Batmanghelidjh CBE (formerly of Kids Company)
- CNK Alliance Limited
- Cobweb Solutions Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee (parents of Archie Battersbee) in a challenge to an NHS Trust’s intention to cease life-sustaining treatment for their 12-year-old son.
- Acted for Camila Batmanghelidjh (former trustee of Kids Company) in a judicial review of a Charity Commission report’s findings against her, following a failed attempt by the Official Receiver to bring directors disqualification proceedings.
- Acted for CNK Alliance in a successful challenge to Belgian euthanasia laws as incompatible with the right to life as enshrined in the ECHR.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claire Haverfield, David Foster