Nadia Stillwell

With over 10 years’ experience in Dispute Resolution and Employment, Nadia Stillwell is a talented solicitor and well versed in an array of matters impacting both companies and individuals alike.

Nadia started her legal career at large regional firms in Essex and recently worked for a top 20 International law firm.

Nadia carries a rich and illustrious legal career, with a refined specialism in Litigation and Employment Law, alongside Professional Negligence, Insurance matters, and significant expertise in high-value disputes. Her dexterity in employment law encompasses a broad spectrum, ranging from negotiating settlement agreements to addressing everyday workplace disputes, and directing high-value tribunal proceedings. This specialisation, coupled with a profound understanding of Professional Negligence and Insurance law, uniquely positions her in offering a well-balanced perspective on a multitude of legal challenges, opportunities, and the potential pitfalls inherent in various disputes.

Her litigation experience is marked by a successful track record in representing clients in high-stake court proceedings, complex, and technical disputes. This experience, honed over numerous years, has equipped her with an ability to provide invaluable insights to clients, whilst strategically navigating the litigation landscape to secure favourable outcomes. Nadia also harbours a keen interest in Intellectual Property and Technology disputes, particularly within the realms of blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Her approach melds commercial pragmatism with a touch of empathy, always prioritising a high standard of service to ensure clients’ needs are met proficiently. Her ethos revolves around seeking the most cost-effective, yet efficacious resolutions to disputes, showcasing her commitment not only to achieving favourable outcomes but also to upholding a client-centric practice.

Through her adept understanding and practical handling of employment law issues, coupled with her robust litigation experience and other areas of specialisation, Nadia demonstrates a well-rounded, sophisticated legal expertise that is instrumental in navigating the intricacies of the legal landscape, making her an invaluable asset to our firm and the clients she serves.

How we helped a client achieve £200,000 full settlement via mediation and preserved the ongoing commercial relationship.

Our client is a successful retail company. They were engaged in a contractual agreement with the organisers for one of the largest exhibitions that host a yearly show which attracts thousands of people every year to visit. The contract involved a substantial financial commitment from our client, amounting to approximately £350,000 for exclusive rights to showcase their product at the exhibition.

The crux of the dispute arose when our client discovered a breach of the exclusivity clause, evidenced by the presence of similar products from other exhibitors. This breach not only undermined the exclusivity agreement but also resulted in significant sales losses for our client. The organisers demanded full payment for the upcoming show, valued at £200,000, which included a similar exclusivity arrangement, while refusing to acknowledge their breach of contract.

In an effort to resolve this matter amicably and avoid litigation, our client proposed a compromise. This included their future participation in other exhibitions whilst seeking a refund for their exclusivity fee for the breached contract. Despite this conciliatory gesture, the organisers persisted in their demands for full payment for the next show and threatened legal action.

Recognising the urgency and the potential impact on our client’s business, we initiated a mediation process. The strategy was twofold: to address the legal issues arising from the breach of contract and to negotiate a settlement that preserved the commercial relationship between the parties.

Through meticulous preparation and skilled negotiation, we successfully mediated the issue, culminating in a settlement of £200,000 in favour of our client. This settlement not only addressed the financial loss suffered due to the breach of contract but also included terms that were commercially beneficial to both parties. Notably, it preserved the business relationship, allowing for potential future collaborations in a more trustworthy and structured framework.

This case exemplifies our firm’s commitment to achieving resolutions that uphold our clients’ legal rights while recognising the importance of sustaining valuable commercial relationships. The successful outcome of this mediation underscores our expertise in navigating complex contractual disputes and our dedication to protecting the interests of our clients.