The 'partner-led' team at Acuity Law provides a 'commercial service' to local, UK-wide and international corporates across a broad swathe of commercial litigation, ranging from shareholder and commercial contract disputes to public procurement and construction matters. Clients also benefit from access to a range of useful internal products, including Litigation Funding Assist, which affords clients the opportunity to achieve favourable rates via the firm's arrangements with various litigation funders. Swansea-based partner Hugh Hitchcock brings a high degree of commerciality to the table as a result of his vast experience handling both corporate and media-related disputes and is noted for his 'practical, pragmatic and pugnacious' approach. 'Brilliant in the detail and strategy', Cardiff-based Aisha Wardell co-heads the team alongside Hitchcock and is noted for her 'calm and considered approach', including in the context of arbitration proceedings.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'They provide a partner-led and commercial service.'
- 'Hugh Hitchcock is practical, pragmatic and pugnacious.'
- 'Hugh Hitchcock has a bright mind and is determined to win for his clients.'
- 'Aisha Wardell has a calm and considered approach that puts both the client and opposition at ease. Brilliant in the detail and strategy to achieve favourable resolution.'
- 'Aisha Wardell provides technically sophisticated advice.'
Key clients
- Corinthian Brands Limited
- Helix Securities LLP
- BraceUrself Ltd
- Quantum Actuarial LLP
- Remedy Healthcare Solutions Limited
- Portman Healthcare Limited
- Au Vodka Limited
- Loches Capital Limited
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- Premier Forest Group
- Loches Capital Limited
- Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
- Monroe Partners Limited
- Silva Brothers Logistics Limited
- Impact Innovation & Growth Services Limited
- IRIS Software Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advised BraceUrself in its claim against NHS England concerning a challenge to the award of a contract for orthodontic service.
- Advised HR Investors group, 26 individuals and companies against 12 defendants, including two current and former solicitors. Claims include unlawfully establishing and operating unregulated collective investment schemes, misrepresentation, and deceit.
- Advised Red and Yellow Limited and R&Y NL Limited on a dispute arising from a joint venture agreement in relation to the development of quality extra care accommodation.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hugh Hitchcock, Aisha Wardell