Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(0118) 958 5321About
Provided by Clarkslegal LLP
Our dispute resolution lawyers resolve business and contract disputes for individuals and commercial clients from mediation to litigation, to achieve the best possible outcome.
We understand that our clients do not plan to have disputes. When disputes happen, we provide clear, decisive and cost-effective advice to enable our clients to remain focused on achieving their objectives.
Our dispute resolution team is recognised as the leading dispute resolution practice in the South East with a proven track record of high-profile, high-value and complex litigation from leading commercial and public sector clients.
We have thorough knowledge and experience on all aspects of:
- Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
- Construction
- Data Protection
- Information Technology and Intellectual Property
- Motor Law
- Property Disputes
- Public bodies
Our comprehensive expertise includes:
- Business Crime
- Business and Contract Disputes
- Construction disputes
- Commercial Agents
- Confidentiality and Business Secrets
- Defamation
- Injunctions
- Pensions
- Professional Negligence
- Property disputes
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Sale of Goods and Product Liability
- Wills and Trusts
Chambers Review
Clarkslegal is regularly involved in high-profile disputes on behalf of clients in a variety of sectors, including the energy and automotive industries. The team's expertise covers a wide range of commercial and corporate disputes, including contractual terminations, unfair prejudice petitions and breaches of directors' duties.
Work Highlights
- Clarkslegal defended BMW in a damages claim exceeding £1 million by the family of a police officer who was killed in a road traffic accident in one of their vehicles.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We felt we were getting really good-quality advice and priority attention from the firm."
"We have worked with a number of colleagues in Clarkslegal and have found them all to be well informed and able to provide good advice. Queries are always responded to quickly."
"The firm takes on matters that clients would usually go to magic circle firms for. The team's experience, dedication and efficiency of work makes them able to punch above their weight."
"Their engagement has been excellent, providing detail every step of the way and understanding the detail of the challenges we have faced and continue to face."
"We felt we were getting really good-quality advice and priority attention from the firm."
"We have worked with a number of colleagues in Clarkslegal and have found them all to be well informed and able to provide good advice. Queries are always responded to quickly."
"The firm takes on matters that clients would usually go to magic circle firms for. The team's experience, dedication and efficiency of work makes them able to punch above their weight."
"Their engagement has been excellent, providing detail every step of the way and understanding the detail of the challenges we have faced and continue to face."
Notable Practitioners
Antony Morris heads the dispute resolution department at Clarkslegal. He is a highly regarded practitioner active on a range of litigation including contractual cases and disputes concerning directors' duties.
"Antony is an excellent litigator who provided solid advice on tactics and approach."
Christopher Tayton is experienced in a wide range of commercial and contractual disputes, including procurement cases. He has particular expertise handling data protection and product defect-related disputes.
"Chris was exceptionally good on my matter - his client service is excellent and he never loses sight of the big picture, always pushing the commercial aspect. We have very high praise for him."
"I find Chris extremely good to work with. His advice is always timely and measured and he is able to support with a wide range of educational matters."
"Christopher is definitely an expert in the area, very familiar with procurement litigation and very client-oriented. I have high confidence in him and I would rate him very highly."
"He has been excellent from the outset."
"Christopher has an amazing ability to grasp complex issues."
Emma Butcher is a partner at Clarkslegal in Reading. She represents corporate clients in contract, public procurement and product liability disputes.
"I am very impressed with how well she's attuned to the client's commercial interests. She's really good, I value her insights. She's highly capable, competent and astute."
"She is very versatile and very capable of handling any general commercial dispute."
"She's demonstrated exceptional commitment to the case. Her client skills are exceptional and she's had regular calls with them throughout the case."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clarkslegal LLP
Thames Valley
Clients
Provided by Clarkslegal LLP
BMW
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Industries
Provided by Clarkslegal LLP
Automotive
Education
Healthcare
Information Technology
Public Sector