Alison is a Partner in Davis Woolfe’s Dispute Resolution team. Alison advises businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals on a broad range of complex and high-value disputes, combining technical expertise with a practical and commercially-minded approach.
Her practice encompasses commercial litigation, including breach of warranty claims, restrictive covenant disputes, professional negligence matters, and shareholder and director disputes. Alison also has significant experience advising on contentious matters involving commercial property, wills, trusts and probate.
Alison has extensive experience acting for clients at all stages of the litigation process, from pre-action strategy through to trial and appeal. Equally, Alison recognises that court proceedings are not always the most effective route to resolution and frequently helps clients achieve successful outcomes through mediation, arbitration and expert determination. As a qualified mediator, Alison brings a valuable additional perspective to disputes, helping clients identify practical solutions and resolve matters efficiently wherever possible.
Alison has advised clients across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, engineering, manufacturing, recruitment, professional services, food and retail, waste management, and property development.
Successfully representing a motorsport team in an appeal against a decision of Motorsport UK in Motorsport UK National Court v Orange Racing Powered by JMH (Case J2025/13).
Acting in a complex, multi-faceted dispute involving a claim valued at approximately £3 million under the Forfeiture Act.
Successfully defending an Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act claim on behalf of personal representatives, ensuring the deceased’s wishes were upheld.
Advising in a £1.2 million warranty dispute concerning a chemical manufacturing site.
Leading a successful appeal against a summary assessment of costs in the high-profile case of Cohen v Fine & Ors, resulting in the client’s costs being recovered.
Acting for the defendant personal representative in the reported case of Roocroft v Ball [2016], securing a commercially favourable settlement.