Meet The Team
Brachers' efficient and likeable team in Maidstone...
Chambers UK 2007
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Henry NydamPartner and Head of Dispute Resolution
Henry has considerable experience in the management and provision of legal services within the practice area to high volume referrers of work such as legal expense insurers. Henry is an experienced litigator particularly in the fields of negligence and contract. He has recently handled a multimillion pound damages claim and advised in relation to a guarantee bond for the provision of services in France.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680413
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- henrynydam@brachers.co.uk
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Michael OathamPartner
Focuses on representing key clients such as Rail Europe and Fuji Seal Europe in heavyweight commercial and construction-related disputes.
Chambers UK 2008
Michael specialises in larger commercial disputes focusing on complex, high value matters and handles a breadth of work ranging from general contract cases to construction and engineering matters, intellectual property and defamation. His clients are diverse, encompassing the insurance sector, local government, international businesses, regional NHS trusts and also smaller enterprises.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 655288
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- michaeloatham@brachers.co.uk
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Clare Webb BA (Hons)Trainee
Current seat - Healthcare
Clare studied classics at Bristol University followed by her CPE and LPC. Clare joined Brachers as a trainee solicitor in September 2007 and is currently the trainee in the Dispute Resolution team. She worked for the firm on a vacation placement during her studies and was keen to secure a training contract with us.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 690691
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- info@brachers.co.uk
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Peter BurfootPartner
Peter Burfoot is admired far and wide for “his tenacious representation of his clients.”
Chambers UK 2008
Peter specialises in property related litigation. He has acted on diverse instructions from a wide range of clients including NHS trusts, property investors, owners and developers, retailers and other commercial occupiers. His caseload also includes professional negligence claims and some contractual disputes. Peter is a member of the Property Litigation Association.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680410
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- peterburfoot@brachers.co.uk
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Alexander WilsonPartner
Alexander specialises in professional negligence actions. He also has specific expertise in boundary disputes. He is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680408
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- alexanderwilson@brachers.co.uk
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Michael JanneyPartner
The “able and energetic”Michael Janney. Peers applaud his handling of contracts and claims: parties deeply appreciate the importance he places on “listening and understanding”-
Chambers UK, 2006
Michael specialises in contentious construction. He was previously Head of Construction at Kingsley Napley and has worked for both Masons and Cameron McKenna, gaining extensive experience of major contentious construction and engineering matters in the UK and internationally. Michael’s expertise encompasses risk management, litigation, arbitration, mediation, adjudication and the preparation of construction claims in relation to disputes involving final accounts, loss and expense, extensions of time, liquidated damages and defects. He is a formidable adversary in adjudications and claim related work.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680426
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- michaeljanney@brachers.co.uk
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Jill ThomasAssociate
Jill who qualified in 1987, was previously head of litigation at Girlings. She joined Brachers in 2003, becoming an associate in 2005 in the dispute resolution team. Jill specialises in property, chancery and commercial litigation, including landlord and tenant, construction disputes, boundaries, rights of way and disputes over title to land. She has acted as tutor on the Diploma of Advanced Litigation run by Law South and Nottingham Law School and is an accredited mediator with the ADR Group.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680406
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- jillthomas@brachers.co.uk
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James MillisAssociate
James Millis is singled out for his “sound advice and ability to explain the licensing laws to a layman audience.” He is able to draw on his dispute resolution expertise during threats of reviews and other enforcement actions.
Chambers UK 2008
James is an associate solicitor in the dispute resolution team and his experience covers a broad range of property related disputes. James is the firm’s alcohol and entertainment licensing specialist advising charities, companies and private individuals in relation to all aspects of licensing matters.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 680407
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- jamesmillis@brachers.co.uk
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Gemma PearmainSolicitor
Gemma brings a commercially-minded and approachable attitude to client's issues and deals with a wide range of civil and commercial disputes. She has already established herself as a reliable and efficient practitioner within the team
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 655286
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- gemmapearmain@brachers.co.uk