Christopher Buck Email & Phone Number

I am a Commercial Services Solicitor and Associate Partner at Franklins Solicitors LLP specialising in insolvency, contracts, dispute resolution and intellectual property. I joined Franklins in September 2005 having attended and graduated from The University of Reading and The College of Law in Guildford. Upon completing my 2 year Training Contract with the firm I remained with the practice upon my qualification as a Solicitor in September 2007 and became an Associate Partner in January 2012. Having gone through this journey, I am involved in the recruitment and mentoring of our future legal stars, including our Trainee Solicitors. Outside of work, I have two children and am a keen MK Lightning ice hockey fan. As a firm, Franklins Solicitors LLP is one of the principal law firms in the Midlands with offices in Northampton and Milton Keynes. Franklins prides itself not only on the extent of its legal services but also the emphasis it places upon client care. Accessibility, approachability and efficiency are at the heart of client service delivery.

Listed skills include Legal Advice, Dispute Resolution, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, and 5 others.

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  Corporate And Commercial Services Solicitor And Associate Partner

  Franklins Solicitors Llp

  Sep 2005 - Present - Milton Keynes And Northampton

  Within my role I have amassed the following expertise and work profile:* Insolvency law including acting for insolvency practitioners and litigation funders.Notable cases include successfully defending an appeal to the High Court regarding a County Court’s decision to refrain from setting aside a statutory demand and obtaining a £7.5 million settlement from directors in respect of a misfeasance claim. * Drafting and advising on commercial agreements including complex contract negotiations; trading terms and conditions; software development, maintenance, integration and licence agreements; franchise agreements; commercial agency and distribution agreements; outsourcing agreements; and internet and e-commerce terms of business including compliance with consumer protection, data protection and privacy legislation. Principal areas of speciality include acting for clients in the information technology, manufacturing and recruitment sectors. * Dispute resolution and litigation including conduct of actions from initial letter of claim, through to multi-track trial and High Court appeal. Principal areas of speciality include breach of contract cases as well as indemnity and compensation cases under the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993.* Intellectual property advice and assistance in respect of application processes, enforcement and commercialisation. Principal areas of speciality include advising upon trade marks, copyright, passing off actions, confidential information and domain name abuse.