Our dispute resolution team is led by Tom Kings. The team covers the whole range of disputes most businesses will face, from debt recovery and property disputes, through to involved corporate issues.
We will always consider the prospect of achieving a successful resolution through an alternative to the courts. This may include arbitration, adjudication, mediation and expert determination, often, an expedient and cost-effective alternative.
Our record of working for businesses throughout the region, in this highly specialised area of business law, is evidence of the success we have achieved for our clients.
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Meet The Team
Partners
Ian qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and works in the Dispute Resolution team handling cases on a national and international basis.
Ian joins Tollers from Pricewaterhouse Coopers Legal and has a broad range of dispute resolution experience dealing with litigation, arbitration, mediation relating to all types of commercial disputes notably contractual claims, fraud, professional negligence, contentious insolvency, partnership and shareholder disputes.
In his spare time Ian enjoys walking, tennis and spending time with his family.
Office: Milton Keynes, Northampton
Testimonial
"I truly believe we could have been a lot worse off without your consistent, sincere and pragmatic approach. We have benefited considerably from your advice."
John Evans of New Meaning Limited
Tom Kings is a Partner in Tollers and Head of Dispute Resolution. Qualifying in 1984 he has considerable experience in all types of Business and Private Litigation, acting for a number of substantial commercial clients and private clients alike. Recent cases include successful claims in the County Court against commercial agents and in the Companies Court in London securing awards against Directors, personally, following a liquidation of their company. Tom also represented a Company and subsequently its directors in Mareva Injunction proceedings which was resolved by negotiation.
He is a member of the Northamptonshire Law Society Council and Chairs the Contentious sub-committee. He specialises in trust and probate claims. Tom heads a team of seven who are able to offer a broad range of experience and expertise, including mediation.
When he's not at work, Tom can be found either ferrying his four daughters around or escaping to the golf course.
Office: Northampton
Testimonial
"Thank you for all your help, we really cannot thank you enough for your professionalism and making a very upsetting and stressful case run so smoothly."
Sam and Ann
Fee Earners
David Richards is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Team at Tollers. He qualified with Tollers in 2002 having previously trained with the firm.
David has experience in both commercial and private litigation. Recent cases include successfully taking a case to the High Court in respect of the enforcement of a Guarantee which was worth over £400,000 to the clients.
David undertakes work in both the County Court as well as the High Court on areas including Contract, Partnership and Intellectual Property disputes. David specialises in particular on Property matters ranging from residential disputes to Commercial Property disputes between Landlords and Tenants. David has been involved in dilapidation claims and rent arrears.
David realises the importance of acting quickly in respect of disputes and the fact that quite literally often time is money for the clients.
Office: Northampton
Tristan joined the firm in November 2004. He works in the Dispute Resolution Unit, having qualified as a Solicitor in 2008.
Tristan focuses on debt enforcement, contractual disputes (both commercial and private) and liquidation/bankruptcy. He takes a keen interest in intellectual property law, handling domain name disputes, passing off actions, copyright and other intellectual property disputes.
Tristan’s interests including cycling (having cycled from Lands End to John O’Groats in 2007), golf and gym.
Office: Northampton
Trainees
Kirstie is currently completing her first seat of her training contract in Residential Conveyancing but has previously worked within our Wills, Tax and Estate Planning offering advice on trusts and estates.
Kirstie is a member of Tollers social committee, of Northants and Bucks Young Lawyers and (Kettering) Rotaract.
During her spare time she enjoys scuba diving, going to the gym, reading and eating out with friends.
Office: Northampton
Tiffany is working in the dispute resolution team on contentious probate matters. Tiffany is currently in the second year of her training contract and due to qualify as a solicitor in September 2010. To date Tiffany has completed seats in the employment, injury claims, family and corporate departments.
Outside of work Tiffany enjoys going to the gym, cinema, playing the piano, reading, and horse riding.
Office: Northampton
Testimonial
"The service and advice I received from your company was second to none. It was clear and supportive, and very helpful. If it had not been for your timely advice, I would not have known how to proceed with the my inheritance dispute."
Susan B of Wakefield
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