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PINDER REAUX SOLICITORS

Pinder Reaux is a law firm that breaks the traditional mould.

Practicing in specialist areas of law, including litigation, holiday parks, media and reputation management, insolvency (to include insolvency investigations), family and timeshare law, and providing clients with legal advice that is tactical and effective in achieving positive outcomes for clients.

Meet John Spyrou

John is a co-director of Pinder Reaux Solicitors and is Head of Media and Litigation. John has been a solicitor since 2011, having previously worked for a magic circle firm, and central government including the Insolvency Service and Serious Fraud Office (Overseas Corruption Division). He is also a member of the Law Society Junior Judge’s Division.

John´s Experience

Using his experience and robust litigation nature, John is a specialist in:

  1. Civil and Commercial Litigation.
  2. Media Litigation, including Defamation, Reputation Management, Harassment and Claims under the Data Protection Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulations and also Sports Litigation.
  3. Insolvency Law, including claims by insolvency practitioners.
  4. Defending directors under investigations brought by central government under the Company Director Disqualification Act 1986 (‘CDDA’).
  5. Timeshare Litigation, including claims for mis-selling, mis-representation and claims under the Consumer Credit Act 1974.

John has worked on a number of cited cases, an example of which are listed below:

(1) NICOLE CHARLOTTE LEDERER (2) PURRINOS INVESTMENTS LTD v (1) ALLSOP LLP (2) ANNIKA KISBY (3) VICTORIA LIDDELL (FIXED CHARGE RECEIVERS). A multi-million-pound ongoing litigation which concerns peer to peer lending and various allegations about material misrepresentations.

(2) R v (on the application of Scunthorpe United Football Club Ltd v Greater Lincolnshire LEP Ltd). John is retained by League 1 football Club Scunthorpe United in its judicial review action against Greater Lincolnshire LEP and North Lincolnshire Council concerning the Lakes Development.

(3) DREAM BOYS LONDON LTD v BARGAIN TRAVEL BUREAU LTD High Court Chancery Division. An ongoing substantial litigation in which John is acting for Dream Boys London Ltd, the purveyor of the world famous ‘Dream Boys’ Adult entertainment show, in an action against the Defendant for trademark infringement.

(4) IG INDEX LTD v JOHANNES HENDRIK CLOETE EWHC 2297 QBD. A case in which John acted for the Defendant in a breach of confidence action against one of the UK’s biggest online trading companies.

(5) LEGENDS LIVE LTD v HARRISON EWHC 1938 (QB). A case in which John acted for Legends Live Ltd, a company, owned by the Swann family (who also own Scunthorpe United Football Club), involved in the provision of entertainment venues in Blackpool, including the famous Sand’s Venue, in respect of the enforcement of restrictive covenants concerning a Micheal Jackson tribute act.

(6) MICHAEL PATTEMORE (2) VIRTUAL PROPERTY WORLD LTD (3) VIRTUAL PROPERTY WORLD UK LLP (4) LYNDA BELLINGHAM v (1) DARREN MARK RICHARDS (2) ESTATES DIRECT.COM. A case in which John acted for Micheal Pattemore and the late Lynda Bellingham in a defamation and malicious falsehood action brought against website publisher.

John was also asked to comment, as an expert, on the high-profile media litigation between Sir Cliff Richard, South Yorkshire Police and the BBC.

John has been described by his clients as follows:

“Is straight with you from day one, both about the commerciality of your matter and the merits of proceeding in a certain way. This allows not only a candid open dialogue and relationship, but also allows you to make educated choices, on John’s advice, on how to proceed“

– David Richards

“A real fighting litigator, goes above and beyond for his clients no matter the obstacles faced”

– Nigel Brunt

“Has the ability to pre-empt arguments and see issues before they arise, thereby allowing him to be one step ahead of the opposition”

– Chris Bovey

M1 LAW SOLICITORS

M1 Law was formed to defend the rights of consumers.

The creation of M1 Law emerged through the initiative of its Director, Ben Hawkins, and Adriana Stoyanova who saw the opportunity to combine their experience as leading consumer claimant lawyers in the UK with the M1 Law team of lawyers whose reputation as leaders in holiday ownership claims is unrivalled.

Together, as M1 Law, the teams in London and Malaga present a strong force for good in the fight to defend the rights of consumers who have been wronged by large organisations.

Their lawyers have unrivalled experience in bringing consumer claims against large companies, including timeshare and holiday park ownership resorts, banks, financial institutions, large multinational companies and local authorities. Their vision is to be a consumer champion, defending the rights of their clients and achieving justice.

Meet Ben Hawkins

Ben has been practicing law since 1996 and is currently the director and Principal Solicitor for M1 Law Limited. He has a wealth of experience in litigation management and directorship within the legal sector.

Ben’s Experience:

Consultant Solicitor – Freelance

Apr 2020 – Sep 2024 · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Consultant Solicitor specialising in group claims. Adding strategic, technical and operational leadership to any litigation project involving multiple claimants.

Areas of specialism include:

  • Funding and insurance solutions to initiate and sustain projects
  • Marketing including bookbuilding and client onboarding
  • Case management systems to support group claims activities.

Senior Legal Advisor – Oratto

Freelance Jun 2022 – Apr 2023 · 11 mos

  • Providing relevant insights to ensure that Oratto’s mission which is to connect consumers with the right lawyer for their needs and to generate work for lawyers which they are highly competent at is executed excellently and for the benefit of the recipients.

Director – Litigation Management Limited

Jan 2013 – Apr 2023 · 10 yrs 4 mos

LML specialises in the initiation and management of group litigation. This includes:

  • Recruiting claimants (book building)
  • Advising on strategy, budget, funding and insurance
  • Evidence gathering, particularly in relation to quantum
  • Vetting claimants against eligibility criteria
  • Categorising and grouping claimants
  • Communicating with the group
  • Keeping all parties informed
  • Project managing the group and
  • Enabling the solicitor to focus on the conduct of the case.

Our services mean that group actions run to time, to strategy and to budget.

Director – Commercial Litigation Funding Limited

Apr 2010 – Sep 2016 · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • LitFUNDING specialised in the early funding of group actions and large commercial legal cases.

Principal – iCosts

Mar 2013 – Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mo

London, United Kingdom

  • The principals of iCosts share legal costs, litigation funding, insurance and software expertise. We have developed the applications to help lawyers maintain their business in the new civil litigation costs regime by agreeing to work on retainer types and rates which are competitive and attractive to both lawyer and client.

Managing Director – Shop4Law

Mar 2004 – Dec 2006 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Founding Director of an innovating online marketing service matching solicitors with clients.

Business Development Manager – Composite Legal Expenses

Mar 2002 – Mar 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • An executive appointment within a £14M turnover legal services company. Reporting directly to the Board, responsible for underwriting and sales development across the entire range of legal expenses insurance products

ATE Manager – DAS Legal Services

1996 – 2002 · 6 yrs

Feedback from M1 Law clients:

“Linda was amazing. Very professional also friendly and nothing was too much trouble, when I didn`t know how to do something she supported and helped me. Everything was dealt with very efficiently and communication was excellent. I would definitely recommend. Thank you.”

– Case No. 45

“Our aim handler was very quick to start the process for our claim. They communicated everything in a timely manner, making everything as transparent as possible. We are very impressed with how quickly our case was handled and settled. The communication was great it felt like it was handled very professionally. Thank you.“

– Case No. 900

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