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Clive Alton | Solicitor

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Clive Alton

Associate Solicitor

Civil Dispute Resolution, Claims, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Contact Me

Phone 01302 348220

Phone clive.alton@foys.co.uk

Phone Kingsgate House, Kingsgate, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3JZ

Biography

Clive qualified as a Solicitor in 1988.

He joined Foys Solicitors expanding Dispute Resolution Department and specialises in a wide range of civil and commercial disputes, with a strong focus on Company and Partnership disputes, contentious trusts, probate, property disputes and Landlord and Tenant matters.


Having obtained an Honours Degree in Law from Liverpool University Clive attended the College of Law in Chester whereupon he passed his Solicitors Finals and then undertook two years as an Articled Clerk before qualifying as a Solicitor.

Clive has worked for various firms in South Yorkshire and the Humberside covering nearly all aspects of Civil Litigation, Matrimonial , Personal Injury and Employment, including multi -million pound cases and one which successfully proceeded to the Court of Appeal.

Approach

Clive’s approach to Dispute Resolution is founded on listening to Clients and trying to resolve rather than create problems. He places great emphasis on understanding clients’ objectives from the outset but will try to ensure that they are aware of the potential cost should it become apparent that legal proceedings are likely to ensue.

Clients value Clive for his amiable disposition and instinctive ability to identify key issues quickly, his analytical mindset, and his calm, reassuring presence during what are often stressful disputes. Clive is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

Experience

Clive has significant experience across a broad spectrum of Dispute Resolution matters, including:

  • Property & Land Disputes

  • Contentious Trusts & Probate(TOLATA, Inheritance Act)

  • Contractual Disputes

  • Debt Claims

  • Personal Injury Claims

  • Partnership/Company Disputes

Accreditations & Positions

  • Law Degree, LLB (Hons), from Liverpool University

  • Solicitor