Litigation

Litigation is often an inevitable but last resort in a business toolbox.  Bevans understand this and try to suggest alternative options before litigation is commenced.

Bevans have a technically able and cost conscious litigation team, comprising of solicitors with varying experience, which means that your matter can be handled at the appropriate, effective level. We also have complementary services within Bevans such as our Debt Recovery department and access to a broad network of legal and technical professional advisors, particularly in relation to financial services. We work closely with this network to ensure the best possible result for our clients.

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Our Specialisms

Bevans litigation team can advise in a wide range of issues including commercial litigation, financial services and professional negligence.

Risk Assessment

At Bevans we fully investigate potential claims before they are initiated. A thorough cost/benefit analysis is a key part of determining litigation strategy. We often find that clients who intend to defend an action on a point of principle decide that mediation or some other form of dispute resolution are preferable options.

Mis-sold investment plans: don't lose your claim through delay

Investors who have been mis-sold high risk investment plans, such as the Integrity Maximiser plan, could lose their right to claim against their adviser if they delay. Solicitor, David Kirkpatrick, explains more.

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SIPPs - Self Invested Pension Plans

SIPPs are a popular way to invest in a pension. However, with the effect of the credit crunch meaning cash pressures on clients of professional practices, there can be unforeseen pressures regarding the obligation of the beneficiary professional practices occupying the premises often owned by the SIPP. Alex Bevan discusses how mediation can be used to reach an amicable resolution for all parties.

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Integrity Maximiser

The Integrity Maximiser Plan was a financial product involving traded endowment policies (TEPS) offered by Integrity Financial Solutions Limited and sold to investors via their own IFA. It was a high risk policy outside the risk profile of most investors it was sold to.

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Matrix Model Group (UK) Ltd issued Final Notice by FSA

In March 2011, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) issued Matrix Model Group (UK) Limited with a Final Notice in respect of Geared Traded Endowment Policies. Solicitor, Lucy Mills, summarises the implications.

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Expert witnesses can now be sued for court related work

It has been a long-established principle that an expert giving evidence on behalf of a client cannot be sued for what they say in Court. However, Jones v Kasey (2011) has altered the default position. Litigation solicitor, Lucy Mills, examines the implications.

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Aldgate Construction Company Ltd v Unibar Plumbing & Heating Ltd [2010]

The Aldgate Construction Company Ltd v Unibar Plumbing & Heating Ltd case could be very important in the context of losses arising from construction and other contracts. It reviews the longstanding principle known to lawyers as the second limb of Hadley v Baxdendale. Essentially, if you put somebody on notice you are likely to suffer a loss before he enters into a contract with you he can be liable. Otherwise he is only liable for what is described as ordinary (or first limb) losses.

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Key People

Alex Bevan

Alex Bevan

Director, Solicitor and Head of Mediation

Filippo Petteni

Filippo Petteni

Chief Executive London

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Solicitor and Head of Construction

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Testimonials

  • Recent highlights for the team include high-value litigation, pensions and shareholder disputes.

    Chambers and Partners, 2008
  • Alex Bevan works hard to settle litigation outside the courts and provides level-headed commercial advice.
    Chambers & Partners, 2010
  • Particularly renowned for its impressive financial services litigation department, this highly respectable outfit regularly deals with professional negligence claims, partnership disputes and issues relating to insolvency.

    Chambers and Partners, 2008
  • Clients remark that [Alex] Bevan has an incredibly methodical and patient demeanor that 'naturally gets the parties responding sensibly to the situation'.  He has a civil litigation background and is marked for his employment law expertise, especially disputes over restrictive covenants and bonuses.
    Chambers & Partners, 2010
  • The team has 'recently represented a financial services provider in a £1m case against a bank, and acted for a claimant on a £1m claim against a tax barrister'.
    Legal 500, 2010
  • The firm has expertise in financial services, construction and professional negligence litigation.  Reflecting the diversity of the firm's capabilities, recent highlights include a large IP case that was taken to the Court of appeal and defending a local housing association against contractors' claims.
    Chambers & Partners, 2010
  • Bevans 'is particularly recognised for its financial services litigation'.
    Legal 500, 2010
  • Excellent knowledge of the construction industry.  Robert Jones heads the group.
    Legal 500, 2010