Clare Durkin

Experience

• I am a senior associate in the commercial litigation department with over 10 years’ experience.
• I have extensive trial experience having acted in numerous High Court and Court of Appeal trials, arbitrations and judicial reviews for both claimants and defendants.
• My expertise includes breach of contract and warranty claims, corporate and partnership disputes which involve allegations of civil fraud and breach of fiduciary duties, professional negligence claims and judicial review.
• I provide both legal and commercial advice in order to assist customers’ decision-making and navigation through the litigation process. I frequently use mediation and negotiation to resolve disputes where possible, but my extensive trial experience means I am able to offer customers a sound analysis of the benefits and risks of proceeding to trial.

Significant Reported Cases

Joseph Fielding Properties (Blackpool) Limited v Aviva Insurance Limited [2010] EWHC 2192 (QBD)

Parking Eye Limited v Somerfield Stores Limited [2012] EWCA Civ 1338