England - West Midlands • Dispute resolution
Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs‘s practice ’provides a high level of service across not just the UK but further afield’, with the firm’s global platform enabling the team to work on cross-jurisdictional matters efficiently. Supply chain issues are a strength of the firm across all sectors, as are IT and technology disputes and defamation-related matters. Simon Garbett leads the Birmingham-based team, with director Ian Skinner assisting in its management and supervision. ‘Diligent, delightful to work with, and very well-respected’ senior associate Mariyam Harunah specialises in defamation and reputation management.
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Testimonials
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‘The whole team works tirelessly to ensure that they fully understood the nuances of their case. I felt reassured that there was nothing that they did not fully grasp by the time my issue was resolved. This gave me immense confidence that I was getting the best possible advice which ultimately lead to the best possible outcome.’
‘Mariyam Harunah is beyond exceptional. Once you initially brief her on the matter, she fully grasps every aspect of the case. She is incredibly committed to getting a positive result.’
‘Victoria Leigh is one of the best pensions partners currently practicing with very strong legal knowledge and excellent litigation instincts. Mariyam Harunah is a real up-and-coming star. Very bright, engaged, and a total pleasure to work with.'
‘A strong team which collaborates well with its other offices and provides a high level of service across not just the UK but further afield.'
‘Mariyam Harunah is a rising star in Birmingham; she is diligent, delightful to work with, and very well-respected by her peers and seniors.'
Key clients
- Rebound Group
- Newell
- Humberclyde
Work highlights
- Acting for a client in a supply chain dispute to recover the amounts paid to a supplier for electronic components that were subsequently discovered to be defective and were rejected by the client's customer following resale.
- Acting for a representative member of the Parker and Sanford section of the Newell Rubbermaid UK Pension Scheme in a claim brought by the trustee seeking clarification from the court as to member benefit entitlements.
- Advised a representative member of the Humberclyde Pension Scheme in an application to correct errors relating to an accrual rate contained in a Deed of Amendment used to calculate pension benefits payable to members.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Garbett