Regional law firm Gardner Leader has welcomed partner Lynsey Smith to its dispute resolution team in Maidenhead.
Smith, a specialist in franchise disputes, joins from IBB Law and has acted for well-known brands in the franchising industry. Her commercial dispute resolution work includes breaches of contract, injunctions, fraud and misrepresentation claims.
She commented: 'I’m extremely excited to have joined Gardner Leader. Having spent much of my career in Berkshire, it’s a name I’ve long been familiar with. Everyone has been incredibly welcoming; I’m looking forward to bringing my commercial litigation and franchising expertise to the team, helping us to continue to deliver extraordinary outcomes for our clients.'
Derek Rodgers, managing partner at Gardner Leader, added: 'With a wealth of knowledge in commercial litigation and franchising, having someone of Lynsey’s expertise join our Maidenhead office and the wider Dispute Resolution and Gardner Leader teams is hugely valuable.
'Our goal is always to build on the extraordinary work our teams are doing, delivering the best legal advice, support, and peace of mind to all our clients. Lynsey will be a fantastic addition in helping us to achieve this.'
Gardner Leader has been at the heart of the Thames Valley community for over 130 years, with offices in Newbury, Maidenhead, Thatcham, Oxford, Swindon, Windsor and London.
The firm's Maidenhead team consists of 22 specialist legal professionals and team members across nine practice areas.
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