Tony Pidgeon

Tony has extensive experience advising on a wide range of commercial disputes with a focus on contractual disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, shareholder claims, procurement disputes and injunctive relief.

Tony also has significant experience of real estate disputes in a range of sectors. Examples of his real estate disputes include dilapidations claims, forfeiture, possession of land and trespasser claims, telecommunications issues, development and overage disputes, Right of Light claims and lease renewals.

Tony repeatedly acts for significant corporate clients, national charities, and deals with commercial claims for large educational establishments.

He is a member of the Property Litigation Association, is also on the Charity Commission’s panel of Interim Managers and is a CEDR accredited mediator.

Sector Experience:

Business

Recent cases include:

• acting for a national Spanish company and a related party in multi-party High Court proceedings involving claims of lawful and unlawful means conspiracy;
• acting for multi-jurisdictional Defendants in High Court proceedings involving breach of contract and allegations of unlawful trading;
• advising in relation to complex and connected partnership and company dissolutions on behalf of outgoing directors; and
• acting for the Defendant in a complex High Court fraud case.

Charity and Social Enterprise

Tony’s experience in the sector covers everything from advising Trustees as to their duties and liaising with the Charity Commission, to complex disputes and investigations.  

Recent work includes:

• successfully defending injunctive proceedings in an unusual case concerning rights in the context of a cemetery;
• dealing with complex historical undue influence claims;
• acting in a high-value Right of Light dispute in a central London location; and
• advising on potential breach of contract in respect of a high value acquisition agreement.

Education

Tony has considerable experience of the full range of commercial disputes that educational institutions face. 

Recent cases include:

• defending a maintained school in a complex lease claim worth £8m, through to the Court of Appeal; and acting for a number of contracting authorities in a substantial procurement disputes.

Tony Pidgeon is a highly experienced litigation and alternative dispute resolution specialist with more than 20 years' experience advising organisations, charities, businesses, educational institutions, and individuals on the resolution of complex disputes.

As Head of Dispute Resolution & Litigation at Stone King LLP, Tony has acted and advised on a wide range of high-value and sensitive disputes, including defamation claims, contractual claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence matters, governance issues, trustee disputes, and cross-border claims.

His extensive background as a solicitor and strategic adviser enables him to combine legal insight with a practical understanding of the commercial, reputational and personal issues that often drive disputes.

Tony has a particular interest and expertise in charity related disputes of all types and he is on the Charity Commission’s Interim Manager panel.  His Interim Manager work gives him the ability to understand and analyse disputes from the perspective of the Charity itself.

Tony is a CEDR Accredited Mediator, and has a calm, pragmatic, and approachable style. He will work with parties to identify their underlying interests, bridge apparently entrenched positions and assist them in achieving durable and commercially sensible outcomes. His experience acting for claimants and defendants across a broad spectrum of disputes gives him a balanced perspective and an ability to rapidly understand the key issues affecting each side.

Tony is equally comfortable dealing with straightforward commercial disagreements and complex, multi-party matters where relationships, reputation and future collaboration are central considerations.

His focus is on helping parties avoid the costs, uncertainty, and disruption of litigation wherever possible while ensuring that all voices are heard throughout the mediation process.

Tony is happy to accept mediation instructions throughout England and Wales, both in person and remotely.

Areas of Mediation

• Charity and governance disputes.
• Trustee disputes.
• Commercial and contractual disputes.
• Shareholder, partnership, and LLP disputes.
• Professional negligence claims.
• Director conflicts.
• Property-related disputes.
• Multi-party and high-value litigation.

Professional credentials

• Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Stone King LLP.
• CEDR Accredited Mediator.
• Member of the Charity Commission’s Interim Manager panel.
• Solicitor of England and Wales.

Please contact Tony directly for any mediation enquiries.