Andrew Spooner specialises in commercial disputes including:
Complex claims for breach of contract and negligence particularly in the manufacturing and engineering industries
Shareholder disputes and other claims arising out of Corporate Transactions
Partnership disputes for professional and other partners including solicitors doctors surveyors accountants and farmers
Claims involving Directors Duties including various claims against directors and senior employees for breach of confidentiality
Injunctions – including successfully applying for and supervising Search and Seizure Orders
Defending proceedings by Regulatory bodies including the Health and Safety Executive, Trading Standards and the Environment Agency
Andrew sits as a Deputy District Judge on the Midland Circuit hearing a variety of Civil claims. He is an accredited Mediator and uses mediation wherever appropriate as a method of resolving cases for clients. For many years, Andrew has been cited as a leader in his field by Chambers Directory of the Legal Profession.
Chambers UK 2012
Andrew Spooner of Wright Hassall LLP has a well-deserved reputation for his dispute resolution expertise. He acts in a broad range of commercial and corporate disputes, and is an accredited mediator.
Background
Andrew was formerly a Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation at Martineau in Birmingham.
Interests
Golf, fell walking, cinema, reading and watching cricket.