Kayleigh Fantoni
ClarionThe ‘excellent team’ at Clarion assists with matters spanning technology-related disputes, post-M&A indemnity claims, and an array of international disputes. The outfit has additionally seen an increase in work relating to the sports sector with instructions from sports regulatory bodies, sporting clubs and stadia among its recent mandates. Simon Young spearheads the offering and has a proven track record in motor racing-related disputes. ‘Rainmaker’ and accredited mediator David Williams is versed in the intricacies of product recall litigations. Dominic Higham works extensively on outsourcing disputes. Emma Lowe specialises in contentious insolvency matters. Kayleigh Fantoni is a further name to note.
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‘The litigation team's managing partner, Simon Young, is really something quite special. He radiates confidence as does his team. He really does have reason to be confident. His record speaks for itself. ’
‘Simon Young is a supreme tactician, seemingly able to read the situation and opposition as if he had a crystal ball.'
‘Clarion's attention to detail and their ability to provide clear, concise analysis of issues is excellent.’
‘The individuals are very easy to work with.’
‘Good quality advice from a strong team.’
‘Stand out partner Simon Young; approachable, understandable, loyal and very hard working.’
‘Dominic Higham handles most of our work and we have 100% confidence in him.’
Key clients
- Intersystems
- Sports Direct
- Continental AG and Dunlop Oil and Marine
- Fraser Group
- Evri/Hermes Parcels
- Redcentric plc
- LNT Group
- Caddick Group Plc
- The Shard
- SBFM
- RN Restaurant Group
- York City Football Club Ltd
- Vanguard Healthcare Solutions
- DFS
- Best Western Hotels UK
- Brook Taverner Ltd
- Fulcrum Plc
- Pricecheck Toiletries
- RSPCA
- Seat Unique
- Darlington Arena
- FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Work highlights
- Acted for Wilton UK Ltd, a property development company, in a circa £25million derivative claim against the Banks Group of Companies and a related negligence claim against Watson Burton Solicitors.
- Acted for The R N Group of restaurant companies on a long-running shareholder and partnership dispute.
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Simon Young
ClarionPractice head
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Simon Young