Robert Parks
Irwin MitchellOffering a ‘great service’, Irwin Mitchell’s Gatwick office advises a wide-ranging client base, handling large commercial disputes, focusing on the financial services, consumer, manufacturing, tech and sports sectors. The firm also advises on a number of cross border matters and is further bolstered by teams dealing with real estate, construction, private client and intellectual property disputes. The practice is led by Katie Byrne and Thomas Barnard, who is described as ‘a top litigator’.
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‘Great service, responsive and knowledgeable. ’
‘Tom Barnard is excellent. He is a top litigator and the all round package in terms of technical skills and excellent strategy.'
Key clients
- Gatwick Airport
- Otmar Szafnauer
- UK Athletics
- Metswift Services Limited
- Gravity Fitness Limited
- Cynergy Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Otmar Szafnauer, formula 1 CEO and Team Principle of Aston Martin F1 Team and Alpine F1 Team, in connection with his departure from Aston Martin F1 Team.
- Acting for UK Athletics on high profile disciplinary cases.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Katie Byrne, Thomas Barnard