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Derek Simmonds
Role - Commercial Litigator
I come from a solid background as a senior Equity Partner where I was head of litigation for a regional law firm together with business experience until my early retirement from the practice.
I am an Accredited Mediator and Dispute Resolution Lawyer working for Dyne’s commercial clients. I enjoy working with clients and the skills I bring to the table include:
- Good people and communication skills.
- Understanding my clients goals
- Cost effectiveness and adding value
- Strategic and creative thinker
- Delivery of excellent client service
- Financial planning and management
I have been involved in a wide range of litigation including some high profile, high value cases .
Specific areas of specialisms are in the following areas:
- All kinds of property disputes (ownership, boundaries, rights of way, tenancy).
- Commercial disputes (defended debt) contract, partnership shareholder disputes.
- Construction /Building disputes (acting for both builders and property owners).
- Professional Negligence
Mediation
I am a strong supporter of mediation with considerable experience in representing clients in mediations and also being appointed the mediator. There is nothing more satisfying than concluding mediation with a deal done which everybody can live with!
Employment
I have experience in HR and employment law to add to the breadth of knowledge with the firm.