Meet the Dispute Resolution Team

Key Contact

Anna Barnes

Job Title: Partner
Location: Stockport
Phone: 0161 475 7655

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Gary Martin

Job Title: Trainee Solicitor
Location: Chester
Phone: 01244 305 920

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Carly Borne

Job Title: Associate
Location: Stockport
Mobile: 0161 475 7678

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Kathryn Clare

Job Title: Associate
Location: Chester
Phone: 01244 305955

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Ray Woodward

Job Title: Senior Associate
Location: Chester
Phone: 01244 305954
Mobile: 07725 262 909

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Nicola Moulds

Job Title: Associate
Location: Stockport
Phone: 0161 475 1207

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Jodie Sumner

Job Title: Debt Recovery Executive
Location: Stockport
Phone: 0161 475 7606
Mobile: 07748 114 188

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“Nicola Moulds was very helpful, open and honest. She broke down all the legal jargon and any contact was easy to make. If I emailed her she got back to me straightaway. I would recommend anyone who is shy of legal terminology speaker to Nicola. She is definitely the best!”

Barbara McKenize, Reproductive Healthcare

“I’d like to personally thank the Dispute Resolution team for all their hard work and dedication and not to mention being so pleasant and considerate. I would happily recommend SAS Daniels to anyone.”

Margaret Seeds (defendant, litigation dispute)

“The service you would expect of one of the big Manchester firms but provided in Stockport. Geared to providing a quality legal service to private individuals and SMEs. Its strength stems from the excellent leadership of Anna Barnes that in turn is based on the experience that she has gained...”

Legal 500, 2021

“Anna Barnes brings a wide range of litigation experience that she can apply to all range of disputes. You would want her in your corner, as she is a fighter coupled with tactical and commercial acumen.”

Legal 500, 2021

“A high level of expertise was evidenced in this matter and it helped us to negotiate with the liquidator knowing that we were supported by a strong legal team.”

Daniel Chan, Rowlinson Knitwear

How we have helped our clients

Defending Unfair Prejudice Proceedings for Shareholders

We were instructed to act for the majority shareholders of a manufacturing business to defend unfair prejudice proceedings. Working with Leading Counsel, we formulated a robust defence and fought our clients’ case vigorously in correspondence with the opposing solicitors. Shortly...

Settling a Contractual Dispute

We were instructed to act for a supplier of building materials in respect of a contractual dispute with a value of approximately £2,000,000. Working with Leading Counsel, we formulated the claim and entered into vigorous correspondence with the opposing solicitors....

Negligence win for a private client

We acted for a private client who had obtained incorrect and negligent advice from a previous firm of solicitors, concerning a probate claim he had made and which arose from his late father’s estate. The previous advice resulted in the...

FAQs

What initial steps should I take before contacting you?

Think about what you want, not just what went wrong. If the terms of the contract are recorded in a written document, it is essential that you obtain a copy of it and provide it to us. Parties are generally...

How long have I got to bring a claim?

The time-limit for bringing a claim for either negligence (‘tort’) or breach of contract is six years after the cause of action accrues. (Care must be taken because the trigger date for the cause of action starting may differ in...

Do I need documentary evidence?

It depends. Whilst it is desirable for evidential purposes for any agreement etc to be in writing, an individual may be able to advance a claim in professional negligence arising from oral communications and the treatment, advice or other service...

How long have I got to bring a claim?

A claim founded on simple contract (that is, a contract not contained in a ‘deed’), has a limitation period of six years from the date of accrual. This means that a claim for breach of contract brought after six years...

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