Expertise

Pam specialises in resolving all types of commercial and business contract disputes to include warranty and breach of contract claims; disputes arising from take-overs/mergers and acquisitions, multi jurisdictional fraud and asset tracing claims; complex Customs and Revenue investigations; professional negligence claims and issues arising out of the construction of contracts. She is experienced in a wide variety of dispute resolution procedures including arbitration, mediation, litigation and injunctive relief.

Pam is recommended as a leader in her field in Chambers UK 2009.

Experience

• Advising on multi million pound appeal against HMRC assessments to excise duty, involving complex forensic issues and important questions as to proper incorporation of European law into national law and interpretaion of that national law.
• Complex shareholder disputes.
• Action for rectification of agreement and proceedings for breach of warranty arising out of £multi million Share Sale and Purchase Agreement.
• Advising on issues arising from discovery of long running accounting fraud and effect of assignment/novation.
• Proceedings arising out of enforceability of Trade Mark under European Community law and practical effect of proceedings on contractual relationship.
• Complex (confidential) arbitrations (ICC, LCIA).
• Inbev, Scottish & Newcastle UK, 3i Plc, Westferry Printers, other corporates and high net worth individuals.

Professional

Norton Rose 1980-1986
Herbert Smith 1986-1988
LG, Solicitor 1988-1991
LG, Partner 1991 to date