Jemma Durham

Jemma Durham

Solicitor

Dispute Resolution

Jemma is a dedicated commercial disputes solicitor who specialises in resolving complex commercial disputes through both litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

She combines meticulous attention to detail with a client-focused approach to help both corporate and individual clients resolve complex disputes.

Drawing from her diverse training background across litigation, family and residential property, Jemma brings a comprehensive perspective to commercial dispute resolution. She works alongside the firm’s partners to handle disputes ranging from commercial agreement breaches and director conflicts to professional negligence claims and bankruptcy proceedings.

Her practical, solutions-focused approach helps clients navigate both County Court and High Court litigation effectively.

Jemma’s varied experience and thorough understanding of commercial litigation enable her to provide practical, commercial advice that helps clients achieve their objectives efficiently.

She is particularly skilled in handling cases involving trust structures, professional negligence claims and complex shareholder disputes.

Experience

Circuit Commercial Court trial

Acting for a corporate client and shareholders in a complex 12-day Circuit Commercial Court trial concerning the unlawful appropriation of a business by a third party

Family dispute involving contested partnership arrangements

Successfully defending and resolving a family dispute involving contested partnership arrangements, achieving a favourable settlement for the client

Joint venture agreement

Managing extensive disclosure exercises in the Business and Property Courts while defending and counterclaiming on the breach of a joint venture agreement

Default judgment and subsequent proceedings

Successfully setting aside a default judgment against a guarantor and resolving subsequent proceedings

What our clients say:

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“Absolutely fantastic. Very efficient, concise and transparent service - if only all Solicitors were like this. Kellie and her team are a credit to Morr & Co - I cannot recommend her services highly enough!”

Recent Dispute Resolution Client

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“Very thorough and professional in their approach. Explaining everything to me in terms I could easily understand and were always responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. Plus incredibly proactive on their follow-up. ”

Recent Dispute Resolution Client

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