England - South East • Dispute resolution
Field Seymour Parkes LLP
Field Seymour Parkes LLP's dispute resolution and litigation team acts on high-value mandates from large corporate clients, particularly those from within the automative sector. Practice head Tom Maple continues to lead on much of the firm’s premium work in the space. Seasoned litigator Bill Dixon is notable for his robust track record in commercial litigation, and is praised as ‘an asset to the profession’.
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‘What strikes me is the cooperative atmosphere amongst the team. For clients it gives a trustworthy impression when you know that team members work well together.’
'Bill Dixon is an asset to the profession.'
‘The team is small but well organised in terms of being able to assist or cover for each other. Strong commercial skills and the abbility to keep an eye on costs at all times.’
‘Bill Dixon is a very experienced and intelligent litigator.’
‘The team works very hard for their clients and brings substantial experience and good legal and strategic judgement to assist clients with their legal issues. They have expertise across a number of practice areas, which assists significantly when multiple issues are raised in a case.’
‘Bill Dixon is a standout partner. Approachable, very bright and makes complex issues simpler to understand.’
‘In my experience, FSP gives clients access to top-class litigators with decades of experience. Bill Dixon and Tom Maple particularly stand out as experienced litigators who really provide sensible commercial advice to clients.’
Key clients
- Volvo
- Whistl
- Honda
- Crown Agents
Work highlights
- Advised a number of different individual clients on claims against professional advisers in relation to failed film finance or tax schemes.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Tom is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. Tom specialises in commercial dispute resolution and is experienced in advising commercial clients in a broad range of industry sectors. Tom has particular expertise in the Automotive and FMCG Sectors, and heads up our automotive team. Tom’s clients include international vehicle manufacturers, international suppliers to national supermarket chains, national parts suppliers, national and national and international produce suppliers and fleet hire companies. Since the introduction of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP), Tom has advised a number of clients of their rights against retailers under GSCOP as well as advising on the enforceability of contractual terms regularly used by retailers in supply agreements. Tom is also in the privileged position of taking a case to arbitration under the Dispute Resolution procedure available to suppliers in the event that a retailer breaches their rights under GSCOP. As well as advising his automotive clients on a variety of legal issues, Tom regularly gives training to his automotive clients on how to manage risk and resolve disputes (Tom has recently advised on matters pertaining to the changes to the law of termination in light of the Covid-19 pandemic). Tom’s broader commercial litigation practice involves advising on breach of warranty claims, s. 994 minority shareholder claims, partnership disputes, breach of contract and negligence claims. Tom’s recent cases include: Acting for a large supplier in a multi million pound arbitration under GSCOP. Advising an international vehicle manufacturer on a c. £2m breach of contract claim under a sponsorship agreement. Defending on a £20m breach of warranty claim brought by a Canadian venture capital fund. Advising a recycling company and its insurer client in a multi million pound negligence claim. Tom began his legal career at Lawrence Graham in London and joined FSP in 2013 from Henmans LLP in Oxford.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Maple