Kent law firm Furley Page bolsters dispute resolution team with two appointments

By Giles Gwinnett

13 September 2023

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Left to right: Dan Sherlock (partner), Kelly Dickman (associate) and George Crofton-Martin (partner and head of dispute resolution) - picture contributed

Kent firm Furley Page has bolstered its dispute resolution team with the appointment of two highly experienced lawyers.

Dan Sherlock joins the firm, which has offices in Canterbury, Chatham and Whitstable, as a partner, while Kelly Dickman becomes an associate.

An experienced dispute resolution and commercial litigation specialist, Sherlock started his career in London and has developed his practice in commercial law across a range of sectors with an increasing focus on construction.

A member of the Society of Construction Lawyers, he is recognised for his experience in construction law by the Legal 500.

Meanwhile, Dickman qualified as a solicitor in 2016 and is a specialist in commercial dispute resolution.

She advises clients across a wide range of matters, from inception through to settlement and trial, including commercial contracts, shareholder rights and remedies, director’s duties/liabilities, and partnership disputes.

She works with clients from the transport, construction, logistics, hospitality, healthcare and education sectors.

George Crofton-Martin, partner and head of the dispute resolution team at Furley Page, said: "I am delighted to welcome Kelly and Dan to the firm.

"Both are highly experienced lawyers who bring new skills and specialisms that will benefit our team.
"These high calibre appointments will ensure we can continue to provide our clients with expert advice and tailored solutions."

Jeremy Licence, managing partner at Furley Page, added: "We took the opportunity to recruit these talented lawyers as we face increasing demand for commercial dispute resolution services from businesses across the South East.

"This latest addition of a partner is in line with the firm’s ambition to develop our construction sector experience and Dan’s appointment will help meet demand in an expanding market."

Furley Page’s dispute resolution team is recommended by the Legal 500 and Chambers UK for its expertise.

The team is comprised of three partners, two senior associates, an associate and a solicitor, and can draw on the expertise of a costs lawyer and a CEDR accredited mediator.

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By Giles Gwinnett

Giles Gwinnett is a writer at The Business Magazine. He has been a journalist for more than 20 years and covered a vast array of topics at a range of media settings - in print and online. After his NCTJ newspaper training, he became a reporter in Hampshire before moving to a news agency in Gloucestershire. In recent years, he has been covering the financial markets along with company news for an investor-focused web portal. His many interests include politics, energy and the environment. He lives in Dorset.