Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 2
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+44 1892 515 121Chambers Review
Based in Tunbridge Wells, Cripps is well equipped to handle complex disputes for domestic and international clients, including companies in the waste management, steel and banking sectors. The team is capable of assisting with corporate litigation, including shareholder, partnership and transactional disputes, while also handling large contractual claims.
Work Highlights
- Cripps acted for a wealthy London family in a dispute with the non-domiciled brother of the deceased father of the family, who brought a claim in relation to a company and valuable freehold properties in Central London.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cripps is an excellent top drawer regional firm that rivals many London firms."
"The Cripps litigation team has a broad range of skills with lawyers of differing levels and expertise, able to handle all types of commercial disputes."
"Cripps is packed out with really strong lawyers."
"Lawyers at all levels of seniority provided a seamless approach at all times, providing both support and a firm knowledge base."
"Cripps is an excellent top drawer regional firm that rivals many London firms."
"The Cripps litigation team has a broad range of skills with lawyers of differing levels and expertise, able to handle all types of commercial disputes."
"Cripps is packed out with really strong lawyers."
"Lawyers at all levels of seniority provided a seamless approach at all times, providing both support and a firm knowledge base."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Weeks heads the commercial dispute resolution team at Cripps and regularly acts on shareholder disputes and property claims.
"Edward has an excellent client manner, he was always on hand to help and his depth of knowledge in the field was exemplary. He is a very strong negotiator able to effectively think outside the box."
"Ed Weeks is a strong legal advisor, able to deal with complex and urgent issues in the client's interest."
"A very able and technically minded lawyer"
Joanna Ford demonstrates a high degree of expertise in complex litigation, including shareholder, transactional and contractual disputes.
"Joanna Ford is a calm and commercially-minded solicitor who exercises excellent judgement in navigating complex litigation and can steer clients through choppy waters."
"A very clever lawyer with very good client skills and who is very good at managing cases."
Tom Bourne has experience in such matters as shareholder disputes and contentious post-transaction claims. He also advises on claims for breach of contract and duty.
"Tom Bourne maintains fantastic relationship with his clients and is very determined."
"Tom knows his stuff."
Hannah Proctor has experience handling commercial and contractual disputes, including misfeasance claims against directors and breach of duty.
"Hannah proctor is an extremely intelligent and hardworking associate operating significantly above her level."
Justin McConville has expertise in director disputes, financial claims and shareholder-related litigation.
"Justin McConville takes a pragmatic and commercially-minded approach to litigation, with a passionate drive to get results for his clients."
"Justin possesses an ability to distil complex information and offer well-rounded counsel. He embodies the essence of a sagacious advisor, maintaining a fair and balanced perspective in his guidance."
"He is someone you really want in your corner in a hard-fought litigation."
"One of Justin's standout qualities is that he is not just a passive listener but an active one. He's not afraid to question assumptions and challenges viewpoints when necessary."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cripps
The South