Ramona Derbyshire
Thrings LLPCommended for its ‘unique blend of expertise and personalised client care’, Thrings LLP ’goes the extra mile’ for its roster of clients in financial services litigation, professional negligence claims, shareholder disputes, debt recovering mandates and contractual disputes. Practice leader Ramona Derbyshire ‘approaches each case with unwavering dedication, ensuring thoroughness and precision’ in commercial disputes, financial services litigation and professional negligence claims. Emily Prout spearheads the inheritance and trusts disputes group, and Annahita Roohi, who ’shines with her exceptional communication skills and strategic thinking’, is another key contact in the team.
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‘Thrings stands out for its unique blend of expertise and personalised client care. Ramona Derbyshire and Annahita Roohi's strengths lie in their collaborative approach, strategic thinking, and adeptness in navigating complex legal matters.’
‘Ramona Derbyshire was superb throughout the process. Very efficient, always prompt in her responses and thorough in her work. I would not hesitate to recommend her.’
‘The team always goes the extra mile and have taken really good care with the business.’
‘Ramona Derbyshire has a good eye for detail and quickly understands the issues. Without a doubt, Ramona is one in a million.’
‘The firm were extremely efficient. Their speed of response was excellent, they dealt with matters diligently and thoroughly.’
‘Ramona Derbyshire's meticulous attention to detail and her ability to grasp complex legal nuances set her apart. She approaches each case with unwavering dedication, ensuring thoroughness and precision in her work.'
‘Annahita Roohi shines with her exceptional communication skills and strategic thinking. Her ability to navigate negotiations and advocate effectively for her clients is unparalleled.’
‘Ramona Derbyshire is a star performer. User friendly and technically very good. Annahita Roohi is a future partner and often leads difficult cases with exceptional skill.’
Key clients
- Ultrafine Aluminium Global Limited
- Cinepower Ltd
- Randek AB
- MAN Truck & Bus UK Limited
- Bar Council
- Openwork Limited
- UTAX (UK) Limited
- Citipost Limited
- Alvan Blanch Development Company Limited
- Free Train Sports Limited
- DPDS Limited
- Extrudakerb (Maltby Engineering) Limited
- Stanley Security Solutions Limited
Work highlights
- Advised private individuals in relation to breach of contract and warranties of the construction of their property.
- Advised construction company worth a £30m+ on a director/shareholder dispute.
- Advised two NFU clients in separate proceedings for enforcement of bridging finance involving arguments under the Consumer Credit Act 1974, unfair relationships, hidden commissions and successfully challenging default interest rates of the underlying facility with a declaration as unenforceable penalty clauses.
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Ramona Derbyshire