Clarke Willmott LLP ‘presents a strong regional offering, with the skillset and resources to manage significant commercial cases’, from financial services litigation, shareholder disputes and contractual claims to intellectual property litigation and contentious procurement mandates. Practice leader Alex Jakubowski boasts a ’wealth of knowledge and experience’ in contractual disputes, financial services litigation, banking professional negligence claims and IT cases, while Richard Moore is praised as ‘an excellent advocate for the merits of his clients’ case, compelling yet fair and therefore highly persuasive’. David Stedman, who handles breach of contract, professional negligence and partnership disputes, is another key contact in the group.
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‘Richard Moore is excellent. He is an expert in his field and works hard to obtain the best commercial result for his clients. Richard is an excellent advocate for the merits of his clients' case, compelling yet fair and therefore highly persuasive.'
'Alex Jakubowski is someone who clients want in their corner. He is a determined litigator with a sharp mind.'
'David Stedman is intelligent and insightful. He combines strong legal analysis with a sharp eye for commercial value.’
‘Headed by Alex Jakubowski, the team presents a strong regional offering, with the skillset and resources to manage significant commercial cases both in value and complexity.’
‘Alex Jakubowski is a standout lawyer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to each dispute he deals with, always keenly focused on the commercial optics and outcome as well as the legal'
- 'David Stedman's personable yet judicious approach are qualities that have seen him excel.’
‘Alex Jakubowski is phenomenal; direct, intelligent and an exceptional strategist.’
'David Stedman consistently provides commercially aware and practical advice.’
Key clients
- Oscar Mayer Ltd
- Castle Water
- OVO
- Chartwell Mastercare
- Maxen Power Supply
- Jabil Inc
- Ontario Management Ltd
- Amicrest Holdings Plc
- St Joseph’s Independent Hospital Ltd
- Kingspan Timber Solutions Limited
- Rotary Watches
- Yellowstone Capital Management SA
- Excelerate Technology Limited
- Bradfords Group
Work highlights
- Acting for Jabil Inc in €10m dispute arising from a contract for the manufacture of DNA testing kits.
- Defending Ontario Management Ltd in claim for introduction fee of c. £3m.
- Acting for St Joseph’s private hospital in a contentious shareholders’ dispute, which will determine ownership of the hospital.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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James Marshall
Clarke Willmott LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
David Stedman
Clarke Willmott LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Jakubowski