England - South West • Dispute resolution
Harrison Clark Rickerbys
Praised for its ‘first-class service’, Harrison Clark Rickerbys has demonstrable experience in handling technology and intellectual property disputes, financial services litigation, business protection cases and real estate disputes, in addition to contentious trust and probate mandates. Adam Finch leads the Cheltenham-based team and focuses on financial services litigation, while Steven Murray spearheads the firm’s contentious intellectual property offering and Andrew Walker heads the real estate disputes practice. ’Outstanding’ Jenny Raymond is noted for her expertise in cases involving the misappropriation of confidential information and breaches of post-termination restrictions, and ‘meticulous’ legal director Cris Manuel-Hughes is another key contact in the group. Fiona Hayles left to Hyperian Law Limited in October 2022.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘I must mention Jenny Raymond who was outstanding, very much felt that we were in safe hands and her knowledge was exceptional.’
- ‘They make the whole process smooth and stress free, they communicated very effectively at every step. They were honest and candid.’
- ‘First-class service and advice from a first-class team.’
- ‘Jenny Raymond and Samantha Bushell are both knowledgeable and proficient.’
- ‘The firm offers excellent service and shows specialism in their field whilst being cost effective. They put the client's needs at the forefront of their work. The team embrace and support diversity and equality and that is shown in the partnership and team as a whole.’
- ‘Special mention to both Adam Finch and Jenny Raymond who are amazing to work with. They go above and beyond for their clients and do not shy away from offering good and bad news to clients as required.’
- ‘The approachability and friendliness of the staff, their ability to make you feel that they have all the time in the world for you and that you are the only client that they have.’
- ‘Cris Manuel-Hughes’ work is meticulous, yet she is approachable, friendly and above makes all the time in the world for you. With her in your corner you will be kept fully informed, up to date and most importantly, you are working with a tenacious litigator.’
Key clients
- CGI Automotive Consulting Limited
- Christopher Golding
- Matthew Nicholas Tom
- Suzanne and Vincent Bootes
- Quantum Advisory Limited
- Craig Cohoon (CC), Scott Cohoon (SC) and Jane Cohoon (JC) (collectively the Cohoons) and Craig Cohoon Watersports
- Mr Gary Jones
Work highlights
- Advised Quantum Advisory Limited in the High Court involving trade marking, which dealt with a number of issues arising out of a contract with Quantum Actuarial LLP.
- Filed a detailed unfair prejudice petition under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 against a boutique law firm and its members.
- Obtained the first summary judgment in a crypto case from the High Court which secured the return of fraudulently obtained bitcoin, with £1.85 million recovered.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Next Generation Partners
Partner in the dispute resolution team at Harrison Clark Rickerbys acting for PLCs, large multinationals, SMEs, partnerships and directors/shareholders across a wide variety of industries. Particular areas of focus include financial services, banking and insurance disputes, breaches of restrictive covenants, professional negligence & contractual disputes, and director/shareholder disputes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adam Finch, Steven Murray, Andrew Walker