Ralli People

Joined Ralli: November 2005 and became an Associate in December 2008

Admitted as a Solicitor: February 2004

Professional Qualifications: Solicitor

What do I do at work?

I work as part of the Business & Property Litigation Team in assisting our business clients resolve disputes and achieve their objectives. In addition I handle professional negligence claims on behalf of our Business and Private Clients.

I discuss the client's objectives from the outset and agree a strategy to achieve this goal. It is imperative that groundwork is done at the beginning of the case to ensure a strategy is put in place. Our clients are therefore fully aware of what lies ahead in terms of the work to be done, the timeframe and the costs. It also ensures that we do not embark on a lost cause with a case that has no merit.

A combination of versatility and a competitive edge enables me to achieve my client's goals – whether this be pursuing a matter with vigour or trying to resolve a dispute whilst maintaining a business relationship. It has certainly worked over the last quarter where I have settled cases in favour of our clients in excess of £600,000.

What have I done?

After an eventful 10 months travelling around the world [including breaking down in the outback, going on a helihike (landing on a Glacier by helicopter, clipping into your crampons and going on a hike) on the Franz Joseph Glacier in New Zealand and swimming with dolphins off the coast of New Zealand] I reluctantly returned to the UK to finish my studies.

I have been involved in a number of high value cases. In particular a successful Arbitration for a Housing Association against a quantity surveyor for Professional Negligence. I act for a number of building companies and International Companies to resolve construction disputes via court action, arbitration, adjudication or mediation. I have recently settled a case for an Engineering Company in dispute with an Australian Company developing a Copper Mines in North Africa.

I recently brought a successful Claim on behalf of 4 Claimants in a complicated Solicitor's professional negligence claim relating to the conduct of a Fatal Accidents Act claim.

Life at Ralli and in particular being a Litigator is great. However having three headstrong girls at home (my wife and  2 daughter)  keeps me on my toes.

What do I like?

Competition, winning, spending time with my family, playing squash and golf (when I get the opportunity). I also enjoy travelling and socialising with friends over a good meal and wine.

Memberships:

Law Society; Manchester Chamber of Commerce; Manchester Chamber of Commerce Linkedin Group; LinkedIn NW; Sale Squash Club (previous team member); Professional Negligence Lawyers Association

Links:

Linked In- http://uk.linkedin.com/in/christophermaccafferty