Summary: Specialist practitioner in commercial law in a variety of areas, especially claims for breach of contract.
Subject areas:
The following are examples of recent subject areas in which Marc has acted:-
Disputes involving a range of different business agreements, especially claims for breach of warranty / misrepresentation. Examples include claims in relation to business sale agreements, business stocking agreements, franchise agreements and development management agreements;
Sale of goods and supply of services;
Contracts of hire and credit agreements;
Guarantees and other forms of security;
PPI claims;
Building disputes;
Shareholder disputes;
Title disputes, including the seizure of goods and interpleader claims;
Cheques;
Bank accounts;
Enforcement of judgments and orders;
Claims involving misrepresentation / mistake and the rescission of contracts;
Claims involving exclusion clauses, entire agreement clauses, non-reliance clauses and unfair contract terms;
Penalties and liquidated damages claims;
Partnership disputes;
Product recall / product liability;
Passing off;
Fraud, including fraud against employers / breach of fiduciary duties;
Claims for the recovery of professional fees, including solicitor’s fees and estate agents;
Claims relating to the construction of written agreements or instruments;
Specific performance and injunctions, including freezing orders.
Notable Cases
Severn Valley Motorsport v Bell [2018]
2018
Sale of goods / supply of services claim relating to world-record breaking drag racing car.
Re Morgan [2018] CC
2018
Building dispute/stage payment entitlements/”pay less” notices
PBS v Greyland Ltd [2017] CC
2017
breach of contract/construction of contract terms
Re Boucher-Giles
2016
Advice and drafting relating to joint property development contract.
Allseas v Tata
2017
Advice in connection with 2m breach of contract claim (waste disposal agreement)
Azure v Manchester Airport Group [2017]
2017
substantial expert determination claim relating to contract for the supply of heating and power plant
Re Blackburn
2016
Advice and drafting relating to shares held on constructive trust
Re Boucher-Giles
2016
Advice and drafting relating to joint property development contract.
Metsa Tissue Ltd v Shield Hygiene [2012] Ch D.
2012
Sale of goods claim, with 12m counterclaim for duress, breach of confidence and abuse of market position.
H Ltd v Kendrick [2011] TCC
2011
1m building dispute.
Grichan v Sage [2009] Ch D
2009
160,000.00 claim on a personal guarantee.
Memberships
MCCBA
CBA
Qualifications
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Selwyn College, Cambridge Ma (Hons)
Lincoln’s Inn (Major Award)
Accredited Mediator
