Cris Manuel-Hughes
Harrison Clark RickerbysThe ‘knowledgeable’ practice at Harrison Clark Rickerbys handles a broad range of commercial disputes, from representing high-street, private and challenger banks, IFAs and brokers in financial services litigation, to handling IP and technology disputes, business protection cases, and contentious trusts and probate mandates. Adam Finch leads the commercial disputes group and is ’exceptional in delivering high-quality advice’ to national and international clients, shareholders, directors and high-net-worth individuals, while Steven Murray spearheads the contentious IP practice. Head of the banking and financial services disputes team, Jenny Raymond advises on cases concerning misappropriation of confidential information and breaches of post-termination restrictions, and Andrew Walker spearheads the firm’s real estate disputes offering. Other key contacts include legal directors Cris Manuel-Hughes and Ian Seymour.
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Testimonials
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‘Extremely professional, excellent knowledge, and first-class in responses.’
‘They are knowledgeable, helpful and great value for money. They work to get the best for all their clients and put those clients needs first.’
‘Adam Finch is exceptional in delivering high-quality advice, output and strategy to his clients. He is likeable and easy to relate to and sets out solutions clearly to his clients.’
‘The team at HCR responded quickly and efficiently to our query with sound ideas for how to resolve the dispute. They had an immediate grasp of the issues and dealt with them.’
Key clients
- Christopher Golding
- Matthew Nicholas Tom
- Red Recruitment Group Limited
- Quantum Advisory Limited
- Mr. Gary Jones
- George Houghton and Drumclay Care Village Limited
- FTP Group (Telecom) Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Christopher Golding in respect of a family, shareholder dispute with international aspects. A section 994 petition was issued.
- Acted for Red Recruitment Ltd pursuing an injunction and a subsequent damages claim against a former employee and the new employer for breaches of restrictive covenants.
- Acted for Gary Jones and obtained the first summary judgment in a crypto case from the High Court which secured the return of fraudulently obtained bitcoin, with £1.85m recovered.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Adam Finch
Harrison Clark RickerbysNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jenny Raymond
Harrison Clark RickerbysPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adam Finch, Jenny Raymond, Steven Murray, Andrew Walker