Julie Hamilton
Partner, Solicitor AdvocateJulie is a Partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team.
Having trained with the firm, Julie has worked exclusively in dispute resolution for over 20 years. Her expertise includes IP litigation, property litigation, procurement litigation, company, partnership and shareholder disputes, contractual and damages claims, interdicts and professional negligence matters. Julie is also a Solicitor Advocate.
Julie is ranked as a Leader in the Field for Litigation and Product Liability in the 2024 edition Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession, and she is also listed in IP Stars’ 2018 rankings. Julie is also recognised in the 10th Edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom for her work in Litigation. She is also ranked in WTR (World Trademark Review) 1000 and is noted for her "holistic view of IP matters" and her "practical and cost-effective approach to working with SMEs".
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Case Comment: Sky and Sky UK v Christopher Airlie
Trolls are a mythical creature in Nordic folklore, often found in caves or rocky areas. In this recent decision in a Court of Session IP action, no folklore involving forest trolls or mountain trolls featured, rather it concerned the Troll Inn, a small, "troll themed" pub in Dundee, near the city’s two football stadiums.
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Can unwilling parties be compelled to engage in alternative dispute resolution in litigation?
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal in England resulted in two parties to a dispute being ordered by the Court to engage in alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") proceedings.
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Please confirm receipt: The case of Cabot Financial (UK) Limited v Bell
The question of whether proof of sending by post is proof of delivery was the issue before the Inner House (appeal court) of the Court of Session in the recent case of Cabot Financial UK Ltd v Bell [2023] CSIH 43 in relation to the Simple Procedure Rules (claims up to £5,000).