Christopher Buck

Christopher is a Commercial Services Solicitor and Associate Partner at Franklins Solicitors LLP specialising in insolvency, contracts, dispute resolution and intellectual property.  He joined Franklins in September 2005 having attended and graduated from The University of Reading and The College of Law in Guildford.  Upon completing his 2 year Training Contract with the firm he remained with the practice upon his qualification as a Solicitor in September 2007 and became an Associate Partner in January 2012.  Having gone through this journey, he is involved in the recruitment and mentoring of our future legal stars, including our Trainee Solicitors.

Within his role Christopher has amassed the following expertise and work profile:

• Insolvency law including acting for insolvency practitioners and litigation funders.

Notable cases include successfully defending an appeal to the High Court regarding a County Court’s decision to refrain from setting aside a statutory demand and obtaining a £7.5 million settlement from directors in respect of a misfeasance claim.

• Drafting and advising on commercial agreements including complex contract negotiations; trading terms and conditions; software development, maintenance, integration and licence agreements; franchise agreements; commercial agency and distribution agreements; outsourcing agreements; and internet and e-commerce terms of business including compliance with consumer protection, data protection and privacy legislation.

Principal areas of speciality include acting for clients in the information technology, manufacturing and recruitment sectors.

• Dispute resolution and litigation including conduct of actions from initial letter of claim, through to multi-track trial and High Court appeal.

Principal areas of speciality include breach of contract cases as well as indemnity and compensation cases under the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993.

• Intellectual property advice and assistance in respect of application processes, enforcement and commercialisation.

Principal areas of speciality include advising upon trademarks, copyright, passing off actions, confidential information and domain name abuse.

Clients regularly praise Christopher’s attention to detail and conscientious approach.

Whichever area Christopher is working in at any given time, his focus is always on providing a high level and cost effective service to clients whilst, at the same time, striving to maintain a down-to-earth and pragmatic approach.

Outside of work, Christopher has two children and is a keen MK Lightning ice hockey and music fan.