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0161 836 8872 07961 335 287 jeff.lewis@brabners.com
A highly experienced commercial litigator, Jeff is known for his tenacity and dedication in fighting on behalf of his clients.
He advises on contract disputes, warranty claims, landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, restrictive covenants and judicial review. He acts for a wide range of clients and many household names.
Jeff also specialises in property litigation and was involved in one of the UK’s leading dilapidations cases. He is also experienced in financial services and sport-related disputes.
Jeff is an experienced accredited mediator and is listed on various mediation panels such as Sports Resolution and North West Mediation Solutions.
Jeff will take over as Deputy Vice President of The Law Society in October 2026 and be President of the Law Society in 2028/29. He is a former President of Manchester Law Society and continues to sit on its Council.
He is also Chair of Manchester Law Society’s Civil Litigation Committee and convenor of the Manchester Circuit Commercial Court Users’ Committee. He is also a member of The Law Society’s Civil Justice Committee and a member of the Property Litigation Association.
Jeff also sits as a Deputy District Judge and holds Higher Rights of Audience in civil cases.
He is classed as ‘Hall of Fame’ lawyer by The Legal 500 and is also listed as a top-tier lawyer in Chambers and Partners which describes him as "a diligent individual with a broad knowledge of commercial litigation".
Jeff has been listed as one of the 250 most influential people in Greater Manchester. He is a regular contributor to several leading legal publications.
Jeff joined us in 2005 and is a member of our management board.
“Jeff Lewis is great to work with, very personable and client-focused. He was excellent: precise, succinct and commercial.”
Client feedback, Chambers and Partners 2026
“Jeff Lewis has broad experience in litigating a wide range of disputes, with specific expertise in the recruitment and sports sectors.”
The Legal 500 2025
“Jeff Lewis is ‘a skilled mediator'. CEDR-accredited since 2000, he's also a member of the Sport Resolutions panel due to his extensive experience in sports disputes. He has additionally been appointed to the RICS-PLA mediation panel as a result of his property disputes experience. Lewis has conducted over 100 mediations to date.”
The Legal 500 2025
“I engaged with Jeff Lewis in relation to a dispute upon retiring as a professional sportsman through injury. Jeff offered reassurance and guidance through a very unsettling time, the result of which was a positive one. His commitment in achieving the result was hugely comforting and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Jeff in similar matters.”
Graeme Morrison (former international rugby player)
“I found the mediation on Friday probably the best run mediation I have been involved in. It seemed very close to collapse and yet Jeff managed to find a way to keep the parties talking and a sensible deal was reached, very much against the odds. The whole show was conducted with great skill and attention to detail and I just wanted to say that. I am not usually one to shower praise but I would like to on this occasion.”
Senior Partner, Hanover Bond Law
“If you are looking for a level headed, intelligent, knowledgeable and capable mediator, Jeff Lewis should be on your proposed list.”
The Vinden Partnership
“Thank you to all at Brabners who have helped us along the way but more particularly to you [Jeff Lewis] and [Oliver Andrews]. We so much appreciate the way you both got us through a really difficult time. Nothing we asked you was ever treated as ‘daft’, everything was explained to us fully and we felt at all times you had our very best interests at heart. We really are extremely grateful.”
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Our litigation team achieved a successful outcome for Docutech Office Solutions Ltd in a major claim against a former employee and his new employer.
In this article Jeff Lewis outlines the appropriate steps to take in the event of a partnership dispute.