Paul Jonson Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year UK

Firm Profile

Pannone is a unique and vibrant law firm with its own distinctive style and culture focussed on delivering the highest standard of care.

Firmly established as one of the UK’s leading law firms, we advise on all aspects of law with teams specialising in corporate and commercial services, dispute resolution and regulatory.

Our clients tell us we are a refreshing alternative to our regional and national peers. With offices in Manchester and

London and over 600 staff, including over 300 specialist lawyers, we serve a wide variety of clients across the UK and internationally, including private individuals, public sector organisations and business clients ranging from established SMEs through to mature multi-nationals.

It is our people that make the difference. Our lawyers, many of whom are leaders in their chosen fields, share a passion for winning and achieving the best possible outcome for every client.

Areas of Expertise • Arbitration

• Breach of confidence/restrictive covenants

• Commercial Fraud

• Contract Disputes – particularly involving complex issues such as jurisdiction

• Defamation/Privacy • Injunctions • Insurance Disputes

• Intellectual Property/Counterfeit Issues

• Partnership/LLP disputes • Professional Negligence • Shareholder disputes

Paul Jonson, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution & Regulatory in intellectual property

purchase of businesses

Paul has advised a wide range of clients (based within the UK and overseas) on a variety of disputes. He has particular expertise in managing and resolving disputes arising from the running, sale and including;

shareholder disputes, breach of director's fiduciary duty claims,

section 994

Companies Act 2006 Petitions, share sale warranty claims and fraud claims. Bringing and defending emergency injunction proceedings is also a regular part of Paul's caseload.

Notable Legal Work

Paul has been involved in many interesting disputes and notable reported cases include: • Bristol & West v May, May & Merrimans (a firm) [1996] 2 All ER 801

• Bristol & West v Fancy & Jackson (a firm) [1997] 4 All ER 582

• Bristol & West v Mothew (a firm) [1996] 4 All ER 698

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• Grubb v PriceWaterhouseCoopers [2000] All ER (D) 1105

• Hughes v Carratu International [2006] All ER (D) 250 (Jul)

• Ultraframe v Eurocell [2006] EWHC 1344 (Pat)

• Wasabi Frog Limited v Miss Boo Limited [2009] EWHC 2767

Paul has experience in managing large scale disputes and whilst he has substantial trial expertise, Paul is a keen supporter and regular user of appropriate alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation. Paul conducted his

law (with

commendation) from Nottingham Law School. Other

specialisms first

mediation in 2000 and since then has been involved in dozens of mediation on behalf of clients. In November 2010 Paul was awarded the “Mediation Champion” award from CEDR ( a leading UK mediation provider) for his commitment to mediation and in recognition of the number of disputes Paul has mediated for clients.

Paul is also experienced in IP disputes and in 2009 obtained a post-graduate diploma

include;

partnership disputes (particularly in relation to professionals), defamation, data protection, confidential information and restrictive covenant claims and professional negligence.

In 2011 Paul was appointed a deputy district judge on the Northern circuit.

“Paul Jonson is a “tremendous strategist,” who is “highly efficient” and is praised for his ability to take the emotions out of the process.” Chambers UK Guide, 2013

Contact

Paul Jonson Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution & Regulatory Pannone, 123 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BU

Tel: +44 (0)161 909 4535 Fax: +44 (0)161 909 4444 Email: paul.jonson@pannone.co.uk Website: www.pannone.com

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