Jan Levinson

Jan specialises in commercial dispute resolution, with particular emphasis on IT and outsourcing disputes, property claims and corporate matters.

His experience of heavyweight cross border disputes includes claims in Japan, France, USA, Singapore, Spain, Zimbabwe, South Africa and India.

Also, he is an accredited mediator and has particular experience of dispute avoidance and all forms of alternative dispute resolution.

He has a diverse range of corporate litigation and fraud experience, including claims relating to/involving:

• Urgent pre-action injunctions/speedy trials;
• Product liability;
• Breach of warranty/completion account claims;
• Shareholder/partnership disputes;
• Defamation/reputation management;
• Property and environmental litigation.

Jan is often asked for his comments on cases and has appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sky TV and ITV. He was the Lawyer in the News in the Law Society Gazette in June 2009, and Lawyer of the Week in The Times some months earlier.

Endorsements

'Clients praise him for being "approachable, user-friendly, commercial and reliable, with sound judgement".' Chambers and Partners UK 2019 Edition, Litigation, North West

Jan is listed as a 'leading individual' in Legal 500 UK 2017 Edition, Commercial Litigation

Jan Levison is noted as being ‘exceptionally knowledgeable’. Legal 500 UK 2017 Edition, Crime, Fraud and Licensing: Licensing

"Jan Levinson is known for his expertise in confidential disputes, often involving high-profile individuals from the sports sector. His areas of specialism include IT, outsourcing and corporate disputes, often with a cross-border flavour. In addition, he is praised for his ability to settle matters with his mediation skills." Chambers and Partners UK 2015 Edition, Litigation, North West

"'A very capable litigator', Levinson handles commercial disputes, with a strength in TMT." Legal 500 UK 2014 Edition, Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire

"DAC Beachcroft LLP’s ‘very experienced' department is led by the ‘knowledgeable' Jan Levinson." Legal 500 UK 2014 Edition, Crime, fraud and licensing: Licensing

"Jan Levinson...is praised by clients for his "ability to communicate solutions" and "think outside the box"." Chambers and Partners UK 2014 Edition, Litigation, North West

"Jan Levinson is popular with his clients for his commercially minded approach and ability to get to the nub of a problem quickly.'...The team delivers an excellent service and makes you feel as though you are their most important client. They are thorough and dedicated in all that they do'." Chambers and Partners, Dispute Resolution, 2013 Edition, Manchester and surrounds.