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Christine Newton

Christine Newton

Christine is a Partner advising on complex commercial litigation and corporate disputes, with particular expertise in construction, engineering, and professional services claims.

T: 0161 714 4522

E: christine.newton@fslitigation.co.uk

Expertise

Christine joined FS Legal in December 2018 after three years as General Counsel at national logistics business Arrow XL.

Prior to that, she was a Legal Director at Hill Dickinson LLP, where she was recognised by Legal 500 and won Associate of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards.

With over 20 years’ PQE, Christine has led multi-million-pound disputes across a wide range of sectors including engineering, manufacturing, construction, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.

She is also a Certified Practitioner in Data Protection and is particularly effective in ADR and arbitration. She has extensive experience in mediation, achieving successful settlements for numerous clients as a result.

Notable Cases

  • Cheshire Estate and Legal Ltd v Blanchfield & Ors

    Expedited 6-day trial for springboard and injunctive relief following alleged breach of duty by former directors; permission to appeal granted by the Court of Appeal.

  • £100m Shareholder Dispute

    Representing the shareholders of a family property business in a dispute against another shareholder, resulting in a complex settlement arrangement to divide various property assets.

  • High Court proceedings for a UK IFA group

    Acting in multiple breach of restrictive covenant cases against financial advisors including issuing proceedings for injunctive relief.

  • £3M breach of warranty claim 

    Acting for two defendants in a High Court claim arising from the sale of their engineering business resulting in the claim against them being withdrawn and the recovery of costs.

Recognition

  • Legal 500:

    Recommended Lawyer – Commercial Litigation

  • Manchester Legal Awards:

    Winner – Associate of the Year (2012)

  • Chambers & Partners:

    Previously highly commended in Commercial Litigation

    Certified Practitioner in Data Protection (GDPR)

Christine Newton is highly impressive, as one would expect from her resume. She navigates complexity and detail with ease, and seems unflappable in fast-moving litigation scenarios.

Client Testimonial

Christine Newton’s knowledge of the law regarding the claim was first class, always supplying me with information on where the case stood all the way through.

Client Testimonial

Christine Newton’s case management skills, tenacity and attention to detail keeps the case on track and minds focused.

Client Testimonial

Christine Newton is an excellent lawyer who always goes the extra mile to advance the client’s case.

Client Testimonial

"She is realistic, commercial and pragmatic."

Client Testimonial

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Julia Norris

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