Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 2
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0315 402 0001About
Provided by JMW Solicitors LLP
Disputes are an unwanted but frequent occurrence in business. At JMW, we focus on our clients’ commercial objectives and employ effective dispute resolution techniques and strategies in order to achieve the best possible results, keeping costs and your time away from your business to a minimum.
We work closely with our clients to identify realistic and tailored solutions to their disputes.
We can advise you and your business on a wide variety of issues including breach of contract disputes, professional negligence claims, injunctions, search & seize orders, judicial review, supply of goods and services, guarantee and indemnity claims, breach of restrictive covenants, commercial fraud and asset recovery, e-commerce/online/internet disputes, shareholder disputes, directors’ duties, partnership disputes, warranty claims construction, risk management/commercial,strategy, defective works disputes, delay/disruption, loss and expenses claims, arbitration, litigation & mediation, breaches of commercial agreements, leases and covenants, lease renewals, dilapidations claims and forfeiture claims, residential landlord and tenant disputes, leases, extensions, collective enfranchisement and right to manage, trespass, nuisance and adverse possessions claims, easement/right of way and neighbour disputes, land ownership disputes, service charge disputes, agency disputes, sponsorship disputes and player contract disputes
Chambers Review
JMW Solicitors is a well-regarded firm with an impressive litigation team in the North West that is frequently instructed on corporate and general commercial disputes. The team is well placed to handle construction and shareholder claims, as well as contractual and employment-related cases. It has notable experience advising individual shareholders and businesspeople as well as companies.
Work Highlights
- JMW Solicitors acted for United Utilities Water as a defendant in an alleged property damage claim, with the matter valued at £5 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"JMW understand us well; they have taken the time over several years of working together to understand the diversity of our business and to get to grips with its complexity."
"Throughout the proceedings, JMW kept us fully informed by explaining the process and backup as required."
"JMW have someone for every part of the job required, which makes for a great team. We always get a top service and prompt responses."
"JMW understand us well; they have taken the time over several years of working together to understand the diversity of our business and to get to grips with its complexity."
"Throughout the proceedings, JMW kept us fully informed by explaining the process and backup as required."
"JMW have someone for every part of the job required, which makes for a great team. We always get a top service and prompt responses."
Notable Practitioners
Steve Morris represents clients in a wide array of commercial disputes, including significant contractual claims. He also handles contentious corporate matters such as shareholder litigation and misuse of confidential information.
"A pragmatic and effective litigator."
"Steve has been a really good litigator around town for a dozen years if not more. He is strong, aggressive and does good by his client."
Michael Kennedy deals with a range of commercial litigation, partnership and shareholder disputes on behalf of both individuals and corporate entities.
"Michael Kennedy absolutely loves the sport of commercial litigation: clients get no shortage of enthusiasm."
"Michael Kennedy is strong at negotiations and settlements. He is firm and protects his clients' interests."
"You really want Michael Kennedy in your corner on a difficult case - he will fight your corner."
Mark Jones has experience handling commercial and banking litigation matters in addition to professional negligence claims.
Ranked Lawyers at
JMW Solicitors LLP
North West