The Professional Negligence Team
Disputes Team: Michael McDonnell
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Michael joined the original Howard Cohen and Co in 1990 and became Partner in 1994. Michael’s expertise is in dispute resolution which he now heads up the Disputes Department and has overall responsibility for Reputation Management, Professional Negligence and Commercial Contract Disputes. Michael has extensive experience of dealing with cases in all courts, including the Divisional Court, Court of Appeal and The House of Lords (now the Supreme Court). Michael’s principle interests are in the areas of professional negligence, building and construction disputes and injunctive relief matters.
Mike is a petrol head and remains the undefeated karting champion of the firm.
Disputes Team: Yvonne Simpson
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Yvonne Simpson graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in law, then completed her bar vocational course and was called to the bar in 1997. Yvonne is a member of Lincolns Inn and was awarded a Hardwick Scholarship. She undertook her pupillage at 2 Crown Office Row, London. Since then she has worked in city law firms, for the government and a multi-national company.
Yvonne is a keen diver and is currently training to become a dive master. Her dream dive destination would be the Cocos and Malpelo islands in the Eastern Pacific where she would like to see the Hammerhead shark and other indigenous marine species.
They were very professional indeed. Everything was explained to us in English rather than legal jargon so we knew exactly what he meant. The service was brilliant so I would use you again”
