Jonathan Tardif

Advising one of the 'big six' energy suppliers in a claim for damages in excess of £30m against the main supplier of IT outsourced services for business-critical services such as on-line servicing bookings, virus/security protection and the system allowing trading on the energy futures market.

Successfully defending a leading high street retailer against a series of multi-million pound claims which stemmed from the alleged unlawful termination of a long-term contract for the design/supply of childrenswear sold in 300 stores nationwide.

Defending a £6m business interruption claim on behalf of an international packaging manufacturer brought by one of its main customers in the Commercial Court following a factory fire which completely destroyed the factory, stock and essential machinery.

Advising a national optical retailer in the successful defence of a variety of contractual claims by over 100 of its joint venture partners and franchisees. The case resulted in new joint venture and franchise agreements being put in place after Jonathan had personally conducted a full risk review to identify areas of vulnerability for the business.