Jade Fairhurst

Biography

Jade is an associate solicitor in the commercial/consumer department.

Joining Stephensons in 2022 from a Manchester-based firm where she had been acting on commercial disputes and non-contentious corporate matters, she has experience in a broad range of disputes across a wide range of industry sectors. Jade acts for national and international companies and individuals either bringing or defending claims.

Jade’s litigation specialisms include complex breach of contract disputes, director/shareholder disputes, claims for unfair prejudice, intellectual property disputes and applications under the Companies Act 2006.

Jade holds a Master’s in Legal Practice from the University of Law (2020) and is supervised by Julie Hunter and Louise Hebborn.

Expertise

Jade is experience in a wide range of commercial disputes in the County and High Courts, including:

• Commercial contract disputes
• Director/shareholder disputes
• Disputes involving breach of directors’ duties
• Claims for unfair prejudice
• Partnership disputes
• Intellectual Property disputes including claims for copyright infringement
• Applications under the Companies Act 2006
• Claims against directors in company insolvencies
• Debt recovery

Recent cases

Jade has recently had success in securing settlement at mediation in a claim for Unfair Prejudice.

Acting for a fostering agency in a commercial contract dispute defending a debt claim. The case settled following a referral to mediation.

Acting for a national vehicle hire company in a claim for breach of contract and unpaid invoices. Judgment and costs were awarded in our client’s favour following a hearing in the County Court.

Advising a patient transport service provider in a dispute with a large NHS trust. The dispute settled prior to the commencement of legal proceedings.

What clients say

“I had an excellent experience with Stephenson's Solicitors. My solicitor, Jade, was a huge support during the legal process, taking the time to explain each stage clearly and being available to answer any questions I may have. I would absolutely recommend Jade and Stephenson's Solicitors.”

“I had cause to reach out to Jade regarding a contractual dispute between our patient transport service and a large NHS Trust. We received in depth advice which helped to settle the dispute without legal proceedings.”

“From start to finish Jade was very efficient, clearly laid out our options and gave good advice.”

“Jade was great and very helpful. Talked me through everything and allowed me to make decisions that were not fuelled by emotion.”

“My company was supported by solicitor Jade Fairhurst whom provided me with a professional and pleasant service from the get go. In addition the outcome to our case was good. Thank you”