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John Colvin

Legal Director, Manchester

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Prior to joining FS Legal as a Legal Director in September 2022, John has occupied partner-level roles at a number of well-established legal practices in the North-West of England and headed legal teams.

John has many years of experience as a Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor and practising Commercial Mediator. He has enjoyed particular expertise and success in high value , complex and technical disputes covering a wide array of clients and business sectors. In recent years he developed a niche in banking and financial services litigation.

John’s previous role as an In-house legal adviser for a major PLC provided a valuable and first-hand appreciation of the drivers and commercial objectives of a business, an essential starting point in formulating a resolution strategy for clients.

Noted in previous editions of the Legal 500 as “Brilliant” for Commercial Litigation and “highly regarded” for Banking Litigation.

Notable cases

  • Claim brought on behalf of a Family Trust with a substantial pleaded value of over £50m, involving derivative (“swaps”) products and assertions of duress .and unconscionable conduct against a major Commercial Bank. Case settled prior to trial listed for 5 weeks.
  • Conducting appeal of a claim on behalf of a Brewery against a major financial institution , where documentation cast doubt upon the propriety of the evidence advanced at trial. Settled at mediation prior to Appeal hearing.
  • Claims of Malicious Prosecution and Misfeasance in a Public Office arising out of the failed prosecution of a various individuals involved in the formation and promotion of a Tax Avoidance Scheme.
  • Successfully resolved a claim on behalf of a US- based finance broker for commissions arising out of investment sourced for a large Claims Management Company. Extensive disclosure exercise involved and pursuit of specific classes of documentation enabling a settlement of 75% of the pleaded claim.
  • Defending in its entirety a complex claim against a HNW individual involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation and claims against high value real estate , along with a substantial net payment to the client in terms of counterclaim and legal costs.
  • Successful outcome in the Land Tribunal arguing for the proper construction of an overage clause in the context of a harbour development. Defeated claim that the overage rights had come to an end thereby protecting the client’s commercial interest in the development.

Career History

2021-2022- Glenville Walker , Partner

2020-2021- Escalate Disputes Limited (a litigation Funder) , Partner

2017-2020- Kennedys (following merger with Berg), Senior Associate

2012-2017- Berg, Partner

2010-2012-  In-House Counsel and Advocate, Speedy Hire Plc

 

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The registered office of FS Legal Solicitors LLP is 1 Hagley Court South, The Waterfront, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1XE (registered in England and Wales under number OC366452) and it is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 565776.

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