Chris is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution Team at Leathes Prior, having qualified as a solicitor 2018. Chris' main focus is on commercial disputes and he regularly advises companies and individuals on contract disputes, company and partnership disputes and intellectual property matters. Chris has particular experience in litigation flowing from sporting contracts and has acted for teams and drivers in a number of motorsport related disputes. Chris has experience conducting litigation in the County Court and the High Court, including claims for declaratory relief, interim injunctions and substantial financial losses/damages. Chris is regularly instructed in relation to trade mark oppositions and has experience bringing and resisting such actions before the tribunal of the Intellectual Property Office. Chris was promoted to Associate in May 2022.
Chris also advises clients in relation to construction disputes and has experience bringing and defending adjudications as well as enforcement proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC). Chris often carries out his own advocacy for clients in preliminary and application hearings before judges in chambers.
Chris graduated from the University of East Anglia with a first class law degree in 2015 before completing his Legal Practice Course at BPP in Cambridge in 2016 (with distinction).
Outside of the office, Chris enjoys walks with his golden retriever and roast dinners. Chris’ sporting interests include cricket, football and Formula 1, and he can often be found at Carrow Road (where he has a season ticket).
Recent reported cases
Chris was amazing. My world was imploding and it was the worst time of my life and Chris was a calm and steady voice that I needed. He was reassuring, super helpful and gave me honest advice. He's also a human being. What I mean by that is he spoke to me like a person and not just a number. Was never pompous or baffling me with long words and legalese.
I felt that Chris was conscious of the costs at all times and clear at each stage what the costs were likely to be to proceed. The documentation created by Chris to the other side was clear, robust and no nonsense (I was very impressed). He is clearly very fluent with this part of the law. Chris has given me a voice and I feel that he has helped me stand up for myself. I would highly recommend the services of Chris and that of Leathes Prior.
On our first meeting Chris was concise, supportive, open and honest. He gave his view of the situation and made a good judgement of my character, throughout the case I felt I as well supported by someone I trusted. At the rounding up of our first meeting Chris gave considered view and a measured opinion of what he considered the final outcome would be, and he was spot on. All through the duration of the case, around one year, Chris continued keep me focussed on the relevant and not distracted by my random offerings, which were varied and often. Chris remained patient and attentive, but always grounding me and ensuring I focused on the relevant details. This he did with a sense of humour and compassion to my feeling and emotions. I would not hesitate to contact Chris again if I need his services or to recommend him to any of his future clients.