Biography
Hannah has considerable experience in commercial litigation and the resolution of disputes for commercial organisations, particularly in the sport and leisure industry. Clients she has assisted include Greenwich Leisure Limited and Nuffield Health. She trained and worked in the City for five years and her practice covers High Court litigation, arbitration and mediation.
Hannah qualified as a solicitor in 2003.
Testimonials
"Practice head Hannah Clipston is experienced in handling breach of contract claims and associated tortious claims, especially in the sports and leisure arena" - Legal 500 2022
"Hannah Clipston is an experienced and practical litigator." - Chambers & Partners 2022 (Up & Coming)
Hannah Clipston is a "Notable Practitioner." – Legal 500, 2021
"Compares very favourably with City litigators." – Legal 500, 2015
Recent Highlights
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Advising a broadcasting organisation on defending a high value breach of restrictive covenant and breach of contract claim in the High Court.
- Advising an international trade finance business on a substantial breach of contract claim against various defendants overseas arising out of trade finance agreements.
- Advising a high net worth individual in connection with a multi-million pound breach of contract dispute involving concurrent proceedings in the High Court and the Bankruptcy Court.
- Advising a leisure organisation on a commercially important contractual exit that was successfully achieved in accordance with the client’s objective at a low cost with low litigation risk.
- Advising a leisure supplier on various breaches of restrictive covenants by former employees, including the consideration of interim injunctive relief.
