Toni is an Associate in our Commercial Disputes team.
She acts for businesses, directors, entrepreneurs and private individuals in a wide range of disputes, including fraud claims, contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, intellectual property and reputation-related matters.
Toni appreciates that disputes rarely affect a business in isolation. She takes time to understand her clients’ commercial objectives and the broader impact that litigation may have on their operations, reputation and relationships. By combining strategic thinking with practical legal advice, she helps clients navigate complex disputes with confidence.
Recognising that litigation can be an unfamiliar and stressful experience, Toni takes pride in building strong relationships with her clients and being a trusted point of contact throughout the process. She provides clear, straightforward advice and works closely with clients to ensure they understand their options, feel supported and remain focused on achieving the right outcome.
Whenever possible, Toni works with clients to achieve an early and commercial resolution through negotiation, mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Where proceedings are necessary, she provides pragmatic advice and develops robust litigation strategies to help clients advance and protect their position.
Toni has a particular interest in matters that sit at the intersection of litigation, reputation and the media, helping clients protect both their legal position and their wider commercial interests.
Expertise
- Contractual disputes
- Defamation claims
- Debt recovery
- Fraud
- Professional negligence
- Regulatory investigations
- Claims involving crypto
- Reputation management
- Discrimination and harassment under the Equality Act 2010
Recent work
Advising business owners and company directors
Advising business owners and company directors in connection with a high-profile pre-publication investigation by the BBC.
Education provider
Assisting in investigations and drafting an investigation report on alleged discrimination by an education provider.
Fraud cases
Acting for two individuals who were victims of fraud pursuing a claim of £1.5m against their ex-financial advisor.
Environmental Agency
Acting for three defendants facing criminal prosecution proceedings by the Environmental Agency.
Liquidators
Acting for liquidators and pursuing ex-directors of a Company for breach of duty.
Professional Negligence Claim
Acting for Claimants pursuing a professional negligence claim against financial advisors.
Alleged harassment and discrimination
Defending a UK company facing a claim of alleged harassment and discrimination from a service user.
The Hague Service Convention
Acting for two law firms on a multijurisdictional claim made under The Hague Service Convention.
Defamation
Acting for a UK company pursuing a claim of defamation against an ex-employee.
Breach of contract claims
Acting for a UK company facing breach of contract claims from an ex-employee.
Fraudulent investment scheme
Assisting senior lawyers acting for 140 investors pursuing action against a fraudulent investment scheme.
Claim of equity breach of contract case
Acting for three individuals pursuing their ex-employer for breach of contract in relation to a claim of equity in the business.
Professional negligence claim
Acting for liquidators of a UK company pursuing accountants for professional negligence.