DMH Stallard LLP
Simon is a Partner and the Head of Dispute Resolution, which also includes the firm’s Debt Recovery, Insolvency and Personal Injury practices.
England - South East • Dispute resolution
DMH Stallard LLP
Acting in contractual, financial and shareholder disputes in the aviation, finance and manufacturing industries, concerning claims of breach of contract, corporate fraud and professional negligence, the team at DMH Stallard LLP in Surrey and Sussex displays ‘great attention to detail and the willingness to go the extra mile’. Leading the team is the Gatwick-based Simon Elcock, who offers expertise in the professional services, insurance and banking sectors. James Colvin advises on all areas of commercial and banking dispute resolution. Qualified as a barrister and solicitor, Jonathan Compton in Guildford often advises individuals and commercial organisations on competition, banking and regulatory disputes, while the ’unflappable’ Tim Ashdown is an IP and technology disputes expert. The team has expanded with the arrival of Nicola Billen from Knights plc in April 2022, who has experience in contractual, corporate and shareholder disputes, and Frank Bouette from Shakespeare Martineau LLP in February 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘Tim Ashdown's team easily holds its own when litigating against larger London-based firms, primarily due to Tim's own experience and ability to manage complex disputes. Unusually for a firm based in Brighton, the team is very familiar with High Court litigation, and the nuances which come with a claim in the Business and Property Courts.’
‘Tim Ashdown, partner of the Brighton team, is entirely unflappable, and able to rise above the day-to-day problems encountered during a case in order to steer a case towards either trial or settlement. Beatrice Bass is reliable and realistic. Beatrice is always on top of the relevant deadlines, the communication between the parties, and can identify what lies at the core of any problem. Victoria Watt is an up-and-coming junior associate, who has an incredible ability to learn and process new material.’
‘Great attention to detail and the willingness to go the extra mile allied with great commercial awareness.’
Key clients
- A J Walter Aviation Limited
- BDO LLP
- CAE (UK) Plc
- Greater Brighton Metropolitan College
- Heidelberg Graphic Equipment Limited
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- RSM Restructuring & Advisory LLP
- Leica UK Limited
- Grohe Limited
- Ocean Holidays Limited
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Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Elcock