Herrington Carmichael LLP has a broad commercial litigation practice, which encompasses shareholder disputes, debt enforcement work, and breach of contract claims. Described as ‘an excellent lawyer’ and ’experienced litigator’, Stephen Baker heads up the team in Farnborough. Frankie Tierney and Edward Jones are also names to note; Tierney focuses on complex litigation and has experience with cases in the High Court, while Jones advises on a wide range of matters, including professional negligence claims, insolvencies, and property disputes.

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  • ‘The team are very responsive to our needs and provide good, commercially relevant advice.’

  • 'Stephen Baker provides well-rounded advice. He is very open and honest with any advice and clearly states the boundaries of his expertise.'

  • ‘Herrington Carmichael provide quality legal advice. The people at the firm are professional, personable, and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Stephen Baker gives commercially focused and pragmatic advice. He gives a realistic assessment of your options and potential outcomes so that you can make an informed choice on the best way to proceed for your business.'

  • 'Stephen Baker is happy to talk through any questions you may have. With his depth of knowledge and experience, he is able to explain legal concepts and litigation processes in an understandable and practical way. He is also a pleasure to work with!’

  • ‘The team has a wide range of expertise in commercial dispute resolution, and in particular in company/shareholder disputes.’

  • ‘Stephen Baker is an excellent lawyer.’

  • ‘Stephen Baker is an expert at dealing with clients. He is an experienced litigator with good judgment. He is also a good team player and enjoyable to work with.’

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephen Baker

Other key lawyers

James Musallam, Frankie Tierney, Edward Jones