Contract & General Commercial Law
Maureen's practice serves individuals, sole traders, large companies and SMEs, providing advice and representation in disputes including: - Interpretation - Breach of contractual obligations - Misrepresentation - Competition Law - Directors’ duties - Directors’ liability
Qualifications
- LLM in Corporate and Commercial (International Economic) Law (Merit) - BA (Hons) Law & International Politics (Upper Second Class) - HarvardX Certificate in Copyright Law (Distinction) - Specialisation Certificate in Protecting Business Innovations
Testimonials
We were delighted with Maureen's advocacy and her approach to the case in general: no-nonsense and practical. Her paperwork was extremely well researched and no stone was left unturned in her preparation for the hearing.
I have instructed Maureen under the direct access rules in a personal matter and can vouch that her approach is to always leave no stone unturned when it comes to legal research and preparation. This is apparent with her excellent success rate including winning a hard fought discrimination case in the Employment Tribunal and in successfully resisting an application to strike out a claim in a contentious civil matter. I would have no hesitation in recommending Maureen as she provides a world class service with a friendly, no-nonsense attitude
I've worked with Maureen on several cases and find her to be a fearless, highly intelligent and tenacious advocate, yet extremely client friendly. Her sage counsel has guided progress and even settlement of extremely contentious claims. I would not hesitate to instruct her again.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Maureen Spencer will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Maureen has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Maureen can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Maureen
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.