Julie Brinkworth

Solicitor - Associate - Litigation

SRA ID: 379763

Julie graduated in law from Northumbria University in 2004 and has worked in a number of litigious spheres since graduation at both international and regional firms, including Alternative Legal Services (Disputes) Team of Herbert Smith Freehills. She advises a broad spectrum of business and individual clients in civil disputes including contractual claims, shareholder disputes, property litigation and contentious probate. She has particular experience in Professional Negligence matters. Julie’s work has covered cases in the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court Costs Office and well as many matters in the Business and Property Court of the High Court. She has experience of settling matters at Mediation and Round Table Conferences. Over the years she has acted in matters such as the following: - Settled at mediation a £3 million professional negligence matter relating to the alleged failure to identify asbestos for 1/6 of the amount of claimed; - Successfully defended a claim against a charity by an energy company for hidden commission fees; - Acted in a large group litigation matter to assist in the assessment of claims made by sole traders and businesses caused by failures of the franchisor including issues relating to their subsequent insolvency and bankruptcy; and - Advised on a complex dilapidation claim relating to historic terraced properties in York where substantial work was urgently required to the roof to prevent collapse. Outside of work, Julie enjoys spending time with her family.