Leigh is a Dispute Resolution Partner with over twenty years experience.
She is experienced in resolving a wide range of commercial disputes including claimant and defendant work involving breach of contract claims, negligence, misrepresentation, IP Infringement and brand protection.
Leigh Ferguson
Specialises in:
Experience:
Leigh is a dispute resolution expert and has extensive experience advising on a wide range of commercial disputes including:
- claimant and defendant work
including and not limited to contract claims - fraud
- negligence
- misrepresentation
- IP infringement
- brand protection
Recent work:
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Advising on the recovery of losses in the region of half a million pounds, a victim of a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud.
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Advising a company the victim of defamatory statements made online to damage the reputation of the company, resolved via negotiation without the need to litigate and/or obtain an injunction/take down notice.
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Successfully resolved an IP infringement on behalf of a company, who had their IP stolen and replicated by a competitor.
Outside the office
Leigh has an eclectic taste in music and enjoy attending gigs and music festivals.
Leigh is also a keen collaborator and an expert in residence with the BIPC North East. She also visits primary schools across the region in conjunction with the excellent work undertaken by Spark Tees Valley working with schools and pupils developing cultural capital for children across the North East.
Relevant insights & events
Our regular commercial litigation & dispute resolution insights, updates and events keep you up to date with all the latest legal developments you need to know about.
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Getting to know Amandeep Dhillon
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Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution expert joins Hay & Kilner
Hay & Kilner welcomes a commercial litigation and dispute resolution expert to its team, strengthening the firm’s capability to support complex legal disputes with specialist expertise.
Duo of promotions at Hay & Kilner
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Kayleigh Bell and Sophie Fletcher to Associate, demonstrating our commitment to supporting future talent.
Negligence verdict secured by Hay & Kilner against asset protection firm over care home fees
Hay & Kilner secures a professional negligence verdict against an asset protection firm over care home fees, showcasing expert legal support in complex negligence claims.
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