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Geldards litigation practice have a long-standing reputation regionally as heavyweights with substantial specialist resource, expertise and a reputation for defending clients.
In recent years the team have been involved in some of the most significant and high-profile cases in Wales including;
o Acting for the National Assembly for Wales Commission in connection with a reference made to the Supreme Court by the Attorney General for England and Wales under section 112(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 in relation to whether certain provisions of the first legislation passed by the National Assembly for Wales (the Local Government Byelaws (Wales) Bill 2012) were within the legislative competence of the National Assembly.
o Acting for Michael and Simone Cuddy in connection with a shareholder dispute relating to Neath Rugby which secured the future of the Ospreys regional professional rugby team. The case involved preparing a 60 plus page Defence in response to a 100 page Petition, completing an extensive disclosure exercise (including reviewing in excess of 20,000 e-mails), making an application under s216 of the Insolvency Act, a three week trial and two visits to the Court of Appeal.
The team is also on the National Procurement Service (NPS) panel for litigation/dispute resolution which includes the provision of legal services to the Welsh Government and local authorities within Wales.
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Geldards handles a diverse portfolio of work, which includes breach of contract, shareholder and insolvency claims. The team also offers advice on issues relating to competition law and has further experience handling disputes for public sector clients.
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Geldards represented the Welsh Ministers and the Welsh Local Health Boards in an abuse of competition law claim against Servier SAS surrounding the drug Perindopril.
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Geldards is a safe pair of hands.
Geldards takes the time to get to know our organisation really well and understands what type of legal and commercial advice we need.
The litigation team is very capable, grasps things quickly and distils them into the essential points. They're very mindful of the commercial realities for the client.
Geldards is a safe pair of hands.
Geldards takes the time to get to know our organisation really well and understands what type of legal and commercial advice we need.
The litigation team is very capable, grasps things quickly and distils them into the essential points. They're very mindful of the commercial realities for the client.
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Paul Hopkins is a highly experienced practitioner who handles complex commercial litigation, including contractual, shareholder and civil fraud disputes.
Paul Hopkins is fantastic. He goes above and beyond and is great at evaluating the commercial side of things.
He's a very sophisticated litigator.
Jonathan Griffiths has a wide-ranging litigation practice that includes a significant focus on commercial disputes in the public sector.
Jonathan is dependable, reassuring and practical.
He works cooperatively, facilitating the progress of the case and the court's ability to address the issues. He stands up for his client's interests perfectly well too.
Michael Evans advises on litigious matters arising from contract disputes and those relating to company and competition law.
He provides outstanding support and communication.
He's a sensible opponent who is pragmatic and he comes across as a very cool and calm litigator.
Michael Evans is a great individual to work with. He's intelligent, hard-working and incredibly friendly.
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