Chris Darvill

Chris Darvill

Partner

Dispute Resolution

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Chris is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution team who specialises in resolving complex commercial disputes for businesses and individuals.

With over 16 years’ experience, he expertly guides clients through High Court litigation and alternative dispute resolution, focusing on achieving practical, commercial solutions.

Drawing on his extensive experience both in private practice and in-house, Chris provides strategic advice across all aspects of commercial dispute resolution.

He takes a proactive approach to risk management, helping clients avoid litigation where possible while robustly protecting their interests when needed.

His combination of technical expertise and commercial acumen ensures clients receive practical, results-focused solutions tailored to their objectives.

Awards

Chris is recognised in Legal 500 for both his commercial litigation expertise and contentious intellectual property practice.

His work spans multiple sectors including technology, energy, retail and education, with particular experience in:

  • Commercial contract disputes
  • Director and shareholder disputes
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Intellectual property litigation including trade mark infringement and passing off
  • Partnership disputes
  • Complex debt recovery

Experience

Complex commercial court trial

Successfully representing a corporate client and two individual shareholders in a 12-day Circuit Commercial Court trial regarding the unlawful appropriation of a business by a third party

Digital marketing trademark dispute

Advising a corporate client on trade mark infringement claims arising from Google dynamic search advertising, resolving complex intellectual property and digital marketing issues

Multi-party insurance coverage dispute

Acting for court-appointed deputies in multiple claims against an insurer and former deputy regarding inadequate property insurance coverage, securing favourable outcomes through strategic negotiation

International aircraft transaction dispute

Representing a supplier of aircraft parts in an international dispute regarding the return of deposit payments from a Kuwait-based aircraft seller

Related services

Company & Commercial Dispute Resolution

Joint Ventures

Tax Disputes

Intellectual Property Disputes

What our clients say:

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“I highly recommend Morr & Co Solicitors to anyone seeking reliable and knowledgeable legal assistance. Their team truly goes above and beyond to deliver excellent client service.”

Recent Dispute Resolution Client

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“Invaluable help and advice received from Chris. Without him our case could have gone on for months. We are so grateful and would highly recommend!”

Recent Dispute Resolution Client

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