Rachel Forde

Solicitor | Commercial Disputes

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Rachel is a Solicitor in our Commercial Disputes team.

Rachel has experience advising a range of clients on various commercial disputes including contractual disputes, breach of data protection and IP infringement. She has experience of high value fraud claims and regulatory investigations.

Rachel joined Capital in January 2021 as a trainee. During her training contract, she led Capital Law’s pro bono initiative which provides guidance and support to students who volunteer at the University of South Wales (USW) Legal Advice Clinic.

Prior to joining Capital, Rachel gained litigation experience working as a Child Safeguarding Paralegal at Neath Port Talbot Local Authority. Prior to completing her LPC at Swansea University, Rachel worked as a Medical Negligence Paralegal where she assisted on multi-million pound complex cases in the Royal Courts of Justice.

Expertise

  • Commercial Disputes
  • Contractual Disputes
  • Intellectual Property Disputes
  • Breach of data protection
  • Insolvency Disputes
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Recent work

Corporate trust
Acting for a corporate trustee in Part 64 proceedings to obtain court approval for the distribution of trust assets to over 4,000 beneficiaries.

Multi-million pound fraud claim

Assisting members and former members of a prominent UK investment fund management LLP in a multi-million pound fraud claim against its managing partner.

Regulatory investigations
Involvement in several regulatory investigations on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Primary School dispute
Advising and representing a local primary school in relation to a breach of contract dispute with a supplier.

Intellectual property infringement
Acting for a UK company facing an infringement of their intellectual property and successfully negotiating settlement.

Testimonials

  • I am immensely grateful to David at Capital Law for his exceptional support during my redundancy process. His expert knowledge in employment law, coupled with a compassionate approach, made a potentially challenging time much more enjoyable. David provided clear, practical advice and was always available to answer my questions, ensuring I felt confident and well-represented throughout. I highly recommend him and Capital Law to anyone in need of dedicated and professional employment law services.

    WP | Managing Director

  • Terrafend is a fast growing, venture capital backed sustainability company. Consequently, many of our transactions are diverse in nature and have tight execution timetables. In Sarah, we found the ideal legal counsel to guide and support our business growth. She has a strong understanding of corporate finance, great attention to detail and an innovative and pragmatic thought process – imperative for early stage businesses who have to ‘get things done’, without compromise and to the highest possible professional standards.

    Benjamin Reid | Chief Executive Officer
    Terrafend

  • Gareth, Mel and all of the team at Capital Law have been fantastic – they provided pragmatic advice and calmly guided us throughout the process.

    Steve Edwards | Founder and CEO
    Silvertel

  • Gareth, Sara & the team at Capital Law have been a huge support for us in getting this deal done. Their advice, knowledge and project management have been invaluable. The team have been a real pleasure to work with and we look forward to working together again soon.

    John Cordrey | Private Equity Principal
    Foresight Group

  • I can’t recommend Capital Law enough if you are selling equity in your business. The team led by Gareth Williams-Davies were thoroughly professional and were able to offer a commercially balanced view on all aspects of the transaction. The breadth of skills within Capital Law allowed Gareth to bring in specialist colleagues when required and I could not have been represented better. Gareth’s calm and experienced tone was a great advantage during some of the trickier negotiations and he was a significant factor in completing the transaction.

    Paul Daly | Founder
    Energy Saving Lighting

  • Duncan is a highly experienced Private Equity and Corporate lawyer with the rare gift of pragmatic commercialism combined with the charm of the human touch and a fine dash of humour. He understands entrepreneurs, business people and investors. His capable & highly responsive team get to the nub of an issue and deliver swift practical results for clients. He is in huge demand and still first on my Speed Dial.

    David Williams | Senior Partner
    Dunedin Capital