Solicitor at Morecrofts LLP
Derek Dawson
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 265065
I am a solicitor specialising in commercial disputes and property litigation. I have over 20 years experience of successfully resolving contested disputes, including in contract, landlord and tenant, professional negligence, business, insurance, debt and banking. I also provide advice on business contracts and personal guarantees and charges. I also deal with property and have acted for developers in significant residential developments. I seek to resolve disputes to the satisfaction of my clients, either by amicable agreement or if necessary proceeding to court. I also have considerable experience of representing landlords in protecting their property interests. I am approachable and I take a proactive interest in my client’s interests.
Cotton Exchange, Old Hall Street, L3 9LQ
Licensed for 24 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property, Employment, Dispute Resolution, Construction, Company & Commercial
- Construction 25%
- Dispute Resolution 25%
- Employment 25%
- Housing & Property 25%
- Company & Commercial 25%
7 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About Derek Dawson
I am a solicitor specialising in commercial disputes and property litigation. I have over 20 years experience of successfully resolving contested disputes, including in contract, landlord and tenant, professional negligence, business, insurance, debt and banking. I also provide advice on business contracts and personal guarantees and charges. I also deal with property and have acted for developers in significant residential developments. I seek to resolve disputes to the satisfaction of my clients, either by amicable agreement or if necessary proceeding to court. I also have considerable experience of representing landlords in protecting their property interests. I am approachable and I take a proactive interest in my client’s interests.
Languages Spoken: English
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Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
16/10/00
06/02/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Associate
Paul Crowley And Co Solicitors Limited
12122019-01-10-2019
Associate
Morecrofts LLP
?-21-02-2023
Solicitor
Morecrofts LLP
21-02-2023-present
Great service
Quick response time and very fair price within estimate given. Professional but friendly service. Will return in the future.
Lawyer named in this review: Derek Dawson
A representative from Morecrofts LLP responded to this review on 24 October, 2024
Thank you for your feedback David. We're glad to hear Derek provided a great service for you in a timely fashion. Please don't hesitate to contact us, should you need any further services. Morecrofts LLP
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They got me out of a mess!
Derek Dawson and Aaron Ocquaye were superb. We had an issue with a non-paying tenant and I (unsuccessfully) tried to go to court to sort it out myself. After having the case thrown out, Derek sorted it all out and took complete ownership of the process. Very easy, reassuring and stress free at the end.
Lawyer named in this review: Derek Dawson
A representative from Morecrofts LLP responded to this review on 15 April, 2024
Thank you for your lovely feedback Anabel. We're glad to hear Derek and Aaron were able to assist you with your matter effectively and professionally. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you need further services. Morecrofts LLP.
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Great service from Derek
Fantastic service from Derek at morecrofts always able to help on providing legal advise for my property transactions, top service as always.
Lawyer named in this review: Derek Dawson
A representative from Morecrofts LLP responded to this review on 07 March, 2024
Thank you for your kind review around your service with Morecrofts, Stephen. We're glad to hear Derek provided you with a great experience. Morecrofts LLP.
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Very helpful, professional and efficient
I recently faced redundancy for the first time and had very limited understanding/knowledge of the process. Derek Dawson was recommended to me by a colleague and it was the best recommendation that could have been given to me. Compared to the rest of my colleagues, my experience has been seamless, easy and straight-forward. From the first call, Derek clearly explained my rights, what to look out for and supported me through the entire process with all the questions, queries that I had. He kept me informed of days that he was unavailable which also helped in managing my expectations and those throughout the redundancy with the company.
I would highly recommend Derek to any person facing employment issues as he has vast experience and knowledge that ensures you are supported throughout the process.
Lawyer named in this review: Derek Dawson
A representative from Morecrofts LLP responded to this review on 06 February, 2024
Thank you for your positive review Poonam. We're thrilled to hear Derek provided you with a quick and professional experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us,. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us should you need any further services. Morecrofts LLP.
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Excellent service from Mr Dawson
Mr Dawson kept us up to date throughout and was very friendly and straightforward using language that a layman like myself could understand. I was a very nervous client and he reassured me and offered very helpful advice. Would recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Derek Dawson
A representative from Morecrofts LLP responded to this review on 03 January, 2024
Thank you, Donna, for sharing your experience with Derek. We are glad to hear that he provided you with support and safety during a challenging time. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
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contentious probate
My experience with Morecrofts was a very positive one. from the outset they were professional and helpful. The advice given turned out to be accurate and ultimately resulted in a positive outcome. The team were sympathetic and guided me through the whole process without drama.
Having never experienced anything like this before I didn't really know what to expect. With their experience and knowledge the whole process was explained to me stage by stage with every option explained. This enabled me to make considered decisions which resulted in a satisfactory conclusion.
Thank you.
Lawyer named in this review: Derek Dawson
A representative from Morecrofts LLP responded to this review on 08 November, 2023
Thank you, Cristopher, for sharing your positive experience with Morecrofts. We are delighted to hear that our team provided professional guidance, support, and accurate advice throughout your journey. We appreciate your kind words and are pleased we could assist you effectively. If you have any more legal needs in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Good resolution
Derek was very easy to talk to and helpful.
He listened to my concerns and wishes and negotiated the minefield of tenancy law to help both the landlord and the tenant to achieve a resolution with the least amount of pain for both.
Would definitely recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Derek Dawson
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