The team at Wollens showcases a ‘wealth of knowledge’ in shareholder and partnership disputes, property litigation, contentious probate mandates and contractual disputes, in addition to breach of restrictive covenant and confidence claims. Simon Bean leads the practice and handles a range of commercial disputes, from shareholder litigation and negligence proceedings to contractual claims and insolvency cases, among others. Craig Smith spearheads the firm’s inheritance and wills disputes department.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is professional, on the ball and ready to engage; they assure you of a professional approach to whatever legal problem you may have. Thorough and competent.’

  • ‘Simon Bean has a wealth of knowledge and an unwavering amount of patience with cases.’

  • ‘Simon Bean is easily contactable, personable and works well with counsel.’

  • ‘Wollens is a firm with a wealth of knowledge and support.’

Work highlights

  • Representing an individual in a contractual claim against a major construction contractor for loss/non-payment of an agreed profit share linked to a construction project overseas.
  • Acting for a client in a shareholders’ dispute concerning a family business spanning different sectors from tourism, to retail amongst others.
  • Advising an individual shareholder and director in relation to breaches of shareholders’ and cross option agreements following an acquisition of shares in 2020, leading to a claimed loss of £3m+.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Bean

Other key lawyers

Craig Smith