Amba Griffin-Booth
Senior Associate
Nottingham
Amba.Griffin-Booth@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 2489
Amba is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Disputes team. Navigating the complex landscape of contentious matters with a keen eye for detail and resolution, she stands at the intersection of legal expertise and sector-wide versatility. Her journey into commercial disputes began upon qualification, deepened by prior experiences at both a corporate and commercial firm and a magic circle firm. Her growing profile within the legal industry is evidenced by being ranked as an Associate to Watch by Chambers (2024) and a Leading Associate by Legal 500 (2024).
Amba’s role as a Senior Associate in the Commercial Disputes Resolution team is characterised by a commitment to resolving disputes across a spectrum of industries. Beyond the realms of energy, retail, and technology, her expertise extends to pivotal sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, alongside advising local authorities, educational institutions, and NHS trusts.
Amba is also deputy of our Food and Drink group and Co-Chair of the Education Shadow Board within the Education Target Market Group.
Amba tackles a comprehensive range of challenges, from contractual and tortious claims to misrepresentation claims, supplier and consumer disputes, insolvency issues, and breaches of restrictive covenants. Her approach is tailored, informed by a broad understanding of various sectors, ensuring that every client receives nuanced and effective legal guidance.
Amba is also an O Shaped Champion – a drive to realise the potential of all lawyers, to create a more engaged, inclusive and healthy profession.
Expertise
Featured experience
A Large Multi Academy Trust
Defending a large MAT in relation to a breach of contract claim in the sum of c£300k brought by a teacher who was previously employed by the local authority prior to the transfer to the Trust and advising in relation to the extent of the indemnities contained within a Commercial Transfer Agreement.
Camelot Group
Defending the operator of The National Lottery in respect of a £1m claim brought by a Instant Win Game player.
Global sprayable adhesives manufacturer
Advising and representing a well-known manufacturer and distributor of sprayable adhesives in a £3 million cross border and multi-party claim arising from the widespread delamination of joinery adhesive.
National Leading Signage Company
Defending a well-known signage company in respect of various breaches of an Non Disclosure Agreement with losses amounting to £2m.
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