the imaginative law firm firm overview

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1 firm overview

2 is an independent law firm providing corporate & commercial, banking & financial regulation, real estate, dispute resolution and employment legal services. Founded over 30 years ago has continued to lead the way in the legal world by being incisive, courageous, and enterprising - delivering more than just lawyers but real world business advice tailored to each client s needs. acts for clients nationwide across most sectors. Known as the imaginative law firm, is large enough to deliver consistently a wealth of technical expertise, whilst still providing the personal touch that is so important in a trusted business advisor. Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution Albert Einstein Core Services Banking & Financial Dispute Corporate & Commercial Dispute Resolution Employment Real Estate help@.co.uk

3 Banking & Financial Dispute Resolution Core Services The Dispute Resolution team has built a formidable reputation for its robust and commercial approach in relation to financial disputes. We have acted for clients in respect of complex banking and financial claims for over two decades. We offer specialist advice in relation to the following: Pensions Interest Rate Hedging Products GRG & West Register Lloyds valuations and debt sale Banking products Tax avoidance schemes Death Bonds Equity Release Professional Negligence What our clients have said about the Banking & Financial Dispute Resolution team: Without the bank would have seen me as easy pickings as we would not have understood the necessary level of detail, the issues involved or obtained the relevant evidence to present a strong case. have been conscious of keeping our costs at a manageable level all the way through ensuring we were able to challenge the bank in a cost effective manner. KD, Property Investor were great. Didn't rush in where others would have. Considered every angle first, explained the options clearly, focused like a laser on the solution and got the result I wanted. If your solicitor eats Kryptonite for breakfast, he or she probably works for. Superheroes in suits. MD, Lead Generation Company help@.co.uk

4 Corporate & Commercial Core Services The Corporate & Commercial team have a track record of helping all our clients make critical business decisions. Our team is known for advising and assisting on purchases and sales of shares and businesses and joint ventures. We also advise on: Business structures Mergers & acquisitions Management buy-outs Joint ventures Company secretarial issues Share option schemes Directors responsibilities Banking and finance Private equity investments What our clients have said about the Corporate & Commercial team: The professionalism, knowledge and support have been invaluable Smart Storage The team at always manage to find practical solutions to issues affecting our business which are refreshingly free of complexity John Lyon, MD of Independent Contractor Services Limited help@.co.uk

5 Dispute Resolution Core Services The Dispute Resolution team is best known for its robust and commercial approach and specialises in resolving large scale and complex commercial disputes with particular emphasis on corporate litigation. In the current economic climate the team s strengths in resolving claims arising out of personal guarantee, banking and hedging arrangements concerning business and directors have been at the fore: Commercial agency and distribution disputes Contentious insolvency Contractual claims Debt recovery Emergency applications HMRC dispute resolution Partnership disputes Professional negligence Construction disputes Shareholder disputes What our clients have said about the Dispute Resolution team: Great to have the winner of the best legal firm representing me next week against RBS with Alison in attendance. We chose - the best for the best result - a strong case with a winning team. Mr Clive May, Bricklayer EFG Damian Carter represented my company on a complex corporate debt dispute. Two prior solicitors were unsuccessful before was retained. Throughout the process, Damian provided insightful and succinct advice. He was available on short notice to answer questions and respond to tight deadlines. Damian s extensive knowledge of the insolvency process was invaluable and the primary reason my company received a very successful outcome. E Mellen, CFO Gencor Industries Inc help@.co.uk

6 Employment Core Services Our highly experienced Employment Team act for employers (large and small) and for senior employees across the full range of employment law matters including: Advice on all aspects of employment law and HR - contentious and non-contentious Restructuring Business acquisitions and TUPE Employment Tribunal claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination, equal pay Employment audit Training Day to day support A sounding board What our clients have said about the Employment team: I found the team at to be knowledgeable and practical in their advice and recommendations. They made themselves readily available to consult and, given I was dealing with more than one member of the team, I was impressed to find that each was fully informed of the case and therefore allowed a seamless continuity of dialogue. Group Managing Director, International Post Production Media Company I have been most impressed by their willingness to remain flexible, often assisting us outside working hours and always being contactable. From my experience, they understand the commercial and personal demands of running a business and I am happy to recommend them. Darren Smith Director, Cornerstone help@.co.uk

7 Real Estate Core Services Our highly experienced Real Estate Team advises on all aspects of commercial and residential property matters. Our team is renowned for efficiency and its considerable experience of retail environment. Our specialisms include residential development, high end residential acquisitions for high net worth individuals and Property Finance: Acquisitions and Disposals Construction Development and Regeneration Landlord and Tenant Property Litigation Portfolio Management & Structuring Investments Real Estate Finance Residential What our clients have said about the Real Estate team: I have been hugely impressed by the common sense approach taken by the entire team as well as by their hard work, good humour and superb advice. Keith Black, Regatta The advice I received from was practical, clear and useable, with their communication being clear and concise. Neil Waddington, Managing Director, Prospect (GB) Ltd help@.co.uk

8 Key People Reuben Berg Senior Partner Alison Loveday Chief Executive Stephen Foster Partner & Head of Corporate and Commercial Damian Carter Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution Ruth McCarthy Partner & Head of Real Estate Michelle Gray Partner & Head of Employment John Colvin Partner Dispute Resolution

9 Testimonials KD, Property Investor - Banking & Financial Dispute Resolution have provided fabulous support on two cases where I firmly believe the bank behaved inappropriately in the sale of SWAPs to my businesses. Until got involved the bank were effectively bullying us with exorbitant fees and interest rates; we felt the bank were trying to destroy our business. took up our case guided us through each stage ensuring the bank stopped their unsustainable charging structure and put together a very strong case for the FCA review and the Ombudsman. Without the bank would have seen me as easy pickings as we would not have understood the necessary level of detail, the issues involved or obtained the relevant evidence to present a strong case. have been conscious of keeping our costs at a manageable level all the way through ensuring we were able to challenge the bank in a cost effective manner. Karl Massey, Managing Director, Nimogen Ltd - Banking & Financial Dispute Resolution has quite rightly been regularly quoted in the national media as one of the preeminent specialists within this field having grasped the baton before most other practices and then recruited wisely to ensure solid advice and quality results. I would have no hesitation in recommending to any business who were in a similar situation to us. Richard Knowles, Managing Director, BCQ Group Ltd- Banking & Financial Dispute Resolution The team at have been truly excellent. They have successfully steered our case to a most satisfactory conclusion. From the outset, their tailored approach was a pragmatic blend of sound legal argument and practical, no nonsense, advice. I have no hesitation in recommending. help@.co.uk

10 Andy Pilley, Managing Director, Business Energy Solutions Ltd - Dispute Resolution Our group of companies have worked with the team at for a number of years and have always received quality advice and an excellent level of service. The team at adopt a creative and commercial approach and provide positive recommendations to help us resolve all of our legal problems. E. Mellen, Chief Financial Officer, Gencor Industries Inc - Dispute Resolution Damian Carter represented my company on a complex corporate debt dispute. Two prior solicitors were unsuccessful before was retained. Throughout the process, Damian provided insightful and succinct advice. He was available on short notice to answer questions and respond to tight deadlines. Damian s extensive knowledge of the insolvency process was invaluable and the primary reason my company received a very successful outcome. John Lyon, Managing Director, Independent Contractor Services Ltd - Corporate & Commercial The team at always manage to find practical solutions to issues affecting our business, which are refreshingly free of complexity Duff & Phelps - Corporate & Commercial provided us with great service and value. They are efficient, effective, not afraid to advise and were a major factor in maximising recoveries. help@.co.uk

11 Group Managing Director, International Post Production Media Company - Employment I found the team at to be knowledgeable and practical in their advice and recommendations. They made themselves readily available to consult and, as I was dealing with more than one member of the team, I was impressed to find that each was fully informed of the case and therefore allowed a seamless continuity of dialogue. They worked sensibly and intelligently to find solutions and I would not hesitate to either use them again or to recommend them to anyone else. Keith Black, Regatta - Real Estate I have been hugely impressed by the common sense approach taken by the entire team as well as by their hard work, good humour and superb advice. Neil Waddington, Managing Director, Prospect (GB) Ltd - Real Estate The advice I received from was practical, clear and useable, with their communication being clear and concise help@.co.uk

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