Adam Haffenden - TV EDWARDS

Adam Haffenden

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Partner - Head of Dispute Resolution

About Adam

Adam Haffenden is a Member Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at TV Edwards LLP, a leading London law firm recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. He is a tenacious, highly skilled litigator with deep expertise in high-value, complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Acting for clients across the UK and internationally, Adam is widely regarded for his ability to navigate sophisticated commercial, civil and property litigation. His clients have included Fortune Global 500 corporations, UHNW and HNW individuals, foreign embassies, international manufacturers, global airlines, foreign banks, technology companies, asset-holding groups, and logistics and real estate development businesses.

Before joining TV Edwards LLP in June 2021, Adam spent several years at respected City and West-End law firms, successfully acting in a number of high-profile and reported cases. Adam previously worked within Liberty Mutual International’s specialist insurance arm in the City, where he spearheaded the development and expansion of a high-growth subsidiary in the solicitor PII market. His strategic leadership helped propel the business to a multi-million-pound revenue within the first few years.

Known for his strategic, commercially driven approach, Adam is repeatedly instructed by clients who value his clarity, responsiveness and ability to deliver decisive outcomes. From urgent interim relief to multi-million-pound trials, he is recognised for going the extra mile and fighting robustly for his clients’ interests.

Expertise

Adam has built a market-leading practice in several key areas:

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments & Cross-Border Litigation

Adam has developed a strong international following for his work enforcing foreign judgments from jurisdictions including the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

He routinely advises on:

  • Enforcement of foreign court judgments and arbitration awards
  • Charging orders, orders for sale and asset-tracing strategies
  • Worldwide and domestic freezing injunctions
  • Cross-border fraud, asset recovery and urgent relief
  • Complex multi-jurisdictional enforcement structures

Commercial Litigation:

His commercial practice covers:

Property Litigation

Adam is experienced in:

  • TOLATA claims and trust disputes
  • High-value residential and commercial property litigation
  • Landlord & tenant disputes (possession, arrears, forfeiture, renewals)
  • Restrictive covenants, boundaries and ownership disputes
  • Probate disputes – (including claims under the Inheritance (provision for Family & Dependents Act) 1975)
  • Construction and building disputes

Employment Disputes (Employers & Employees)

Adam advises both employers and employees on complex employment matters, including:

  • Restrictive covenant breaches
  • Settlement agreements and redundancy
  • Unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims
  • Protecting business interests and senior-level exits

Alternative Dispute Resolution

He is skilled in resolving disputes through mediation, arbitration and negotiated settlement where this offers the most cost-effective outcome.

Publications

Cyber risk, data breach and dispute – was published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in its London Business Matters magazine (November/December 2025; Page 52).

Understanding Professional Negligence – was published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in its London Business Matters magazine (March/April 2025; Page 48).

“Strategies for London Businesses: Navigating the Complexities of Litigation” was published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in its London Business Matters magazine (January/February 2025; page 45).

“Is AI the future of commercial litigation” was published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in its London Business Matters magazine (March/April 2024; page 38).

”Breach of contract: a guide for UK businesses” was published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in its London Business Matters magazine (January/February 2024; page 51).

”Why is arbitration so popular in international disputes?” was published by the London International Disputes Week (LIDW) (January, 2024).

”Enforcing a foreign judgment in the UK” was published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in its London Business Matters magazine (November/December 2023; page 32).

”A guide to freezing injunctions” was published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in its London Business Matters magazine (September/October 2023; page 50).

‘‘Guide to recovering commercial debts” was published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in its London Business Matters magazine (March/April 2024; page 42).

“How to avoid civil fraud – a guide for business” was published by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in its London Business Matters magazine (May/June 2024; page 44).

Recent Works

  • Successfully enforcing a substantial Dutch judgment in the UK on behalf of a famous international luxury yacht manufacturer.
  • Representing the largest victim of the Axiom Ince fraud scandal (which involved the misappropriation of over £70 million of client money) in a £7 million claim against Axiom’s insurer.
  • Successfully obtaining a worldwide freezing injunction against several international companies involving a multi-million-pound investment fraud.
  • Obtaining judgment for £700,000 in a complex property dispute concerning the misappropriation of funds connected to the property relating to a famous musician.
  • Representing a defendant in a £2.5 million fundamental dishonesty dispute brought by a major UK insurer.
  • Advising the applicant in their committal application resulting in the respondent being given a custodial sentence.
  • Successfully defending a large Chinese corporate client in relation to a several million-pound construction dispute involving an alleged breach of a joint venture agreement.
  • Acting for a HNW client in successfully obtaining a £2.5 million freezing injunction against the Defendant.
  • Advising a UHNW client on the enforcement of an Iraqi judgment debt to the value of £3.2 million in the UK.
  • Settling on favourable terms a substantial misrepresentation and account of profits claim for a UHNW Saudi client relating to property acquisitions in excess of £20 million.
  • Advising on the merits of obtaining a WWFI relating to a Nigerian oil field dispute involving multiple judgments in various jurisdictions and concerning funds being held in an escrow account.
  • Winning a £200,000 complex contractual Arbitration dispute involving a large London based housing association.
  • Winning a 4-day TOLATA trial achieving an order for sale and an order for 50% of the proceeds of sale and obtaining an adverse costs order for £25,000 against defendant.
  • Acting for an UHNW client in successfully obtaining a freezing injunction against the defendant’s two UK based assets worth more than £1.7 million after enforcing a Chinese judgment debt to the value of £5 million and securing an order for sale of the defendants UK based property.
  • Advising in respect of an Account Freezing Order made by HMRC relating to suspected money laundering under POCA 2002.

Reported Cases

Adam has acted in numerous reported decisions, including:

  • Kotecha v Kotecha [2018] EWHC 247 (Ch)
  • Baljit Singh Bhandal v Wallace & Richardson (IBRC Ltd) [2017] WL 02774035
  • Otuo v Brierley [2014] EWCA Civ 1804
  • Otuo v Brierley [2013] EWHC

Why Clients Choose Adam

  • Robust representation – a determined litigator who always protects his clients’ interests.
  • International capability – trusted by clients worldwide for cross-border enforcement and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
  • Proven results – a track record of securing high-value wins and successful outcomes.
  • Strategic, commercial advice – he delivers practical solutions aligned with clients’ financial and commercial objectives.
  • Responsiveness & clarity – known for his proactive communication and ability to cut through complexity.

Professional Qualifications and Memberships

  • Solicitor of England & Wales
  • London Solicitors Litigation Association 
  • Property Litigation Association 
  • Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association 
  • Member of London International Disputes Week (LIDW)

Recommendations

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the work, effort and time the entire team put into bringing this matter to a successful outcome. Adam, thank you so much for your patience, support, attention to detail and guidance during the trial.
— Client
Adam Haffenden successfully opposed a non-party disclosure application the defendants made involving my Barclays Bank account that could have had profound consequences for the rest of my ongoing case had they not succeeded in having this application dismissed in front of His Honour Judge Johns K.C. Fortunately for me, the Judge ordered the defendants to pay me the sum of £9,800 for my legal costs in resisting this application. What can I say, this result is outstanding. Adam was calming, astute, tough, and protective and stayed hands on from start to finish. His attention to detail, fierce determination, and his ability to advise warmly but boldly, saw us through this very stressful period with a magnificent outcome. This tremendous result came off the back of Adam successfully winning my case last year, resulting in the defendants being ordered to pay me £120,000 in damages, plus my legal costs. Adam and his team are the real deal and true professionals, I strongly recommend you use their services at TV Edwards.
— Client
Without hesitation, I give Adam Haffenden my highest recommendation. You and your support staff assured us you will help us achieve the best outcome for our business in our arbitration dispute with a large London based housing association. You gave us expert advice and peace of mind regarding our legal position on the matter – you helped our problems go away and delivered a remarkable outcome, that we are truly thankful for. The way you tactically negotiated our position to recover nearly £200,000 from the defendant (including most of our legal costs) using your strategic nouse, was incredible. You instilled a confidence in us that we have never had with any legal representative before. Honestly, you went above and beyond and fought for everything in our case with a tenacious, can-do attitude. I would strongly recommend this firm and especially Adam Haffenden to anyone. Adam, simply outstanding, we shall be coming back in the future for sure.
— Client
Adam and Ina from the Dispute Resolution team provided a high-quality, professional service while working on my case to negotiate a settlement offer in respect of our dilapidations claim. The team’s knowledge of this area of law and advice on best strategies allowed us to negotiate a settlement sum much lower than what the other side originally requested, avoiding the need for court proceedings. I would highly recommend them for matters of this nature.
— Client
I am a delighted that TV Edwards won my TOLATA claim at trial, achieving an order for sale granted in my favour and an order for 50% of the proceeds of sale. I am also so thankful that they managed to obtain an adverse costs order for £25,000 which is payable by the defendant. Adam and Ina have quite simply been outstanding, they have provided a thorough and professional service throughout and I really appreciate their hard work and communication with me. Their advice and approach to strategies helped me succeed with my claim and I would certainly recommend them to others. Thank you so much!
— Client
I instructed Adam Haffenden, Head of Dispute Resolution, regarding the removal of the highly invasive Japanese Knotweed plant that was spreading from neighbouring land onto mine and the advice I received was absolutely superb. His thorough understanding of this niche area of law enabled us to negotiate the removal of the knotweed with our neighbour, within weeks of instructing him, without having to engage in costly litigation. If you want top rate legal advice, delivered in a simplistic way, I highly recommend Adam and TV Edwards to everybody who needs Japanese Knotweed advice.
— Client
Adam was very impressive with how he acted in recovering a large commercial debt for our business. He was attentive to what we wanted to achieve and was robust in his approach to successfully resolving the case on incredibly favourable terms. We would definitely recommend instructing Adam and look forward to working with him again in the future. 5/5 rating for sure. He is our go to man. Thanks again Adam.
— Client
It has been a real pleasure working with Adam. It’s rare to find someone with such professionalism, efficiency and excellent communication skills. Adam and his disputes team were professional, thorough and left no stone unturned when acting for me in respect of my disrepair dispute. Adam helped me successfully navigate through a very complex area of law in a calm, robust and strategic fashion, enabling me to settle the matter on favourable terms. I would definitely recommend instructing Adam and TV Edwards. Thanks again for all your hard efforts you were absolutely superb.
— Client
I cannot express how relieved and grateful I am after securing a freezing injunction with the assistance of my legal team. When I discovered the imminent threat to my assets, I was overwhelmed with stress and uncertainty. However, from the moment I engaged Adam Haffenden, his expertise and dedication was evident. Adam with support from his team, meticulously gathered the necessary evidence, crafted a compelling case, and navigated the complex legal process with precision and confidence. The court’s decision to grant the freezing injunction was a pivotal moment, providing me with immediate protection and peace of mind. This success not only safeguarded my assets but also prompted the defendant in agreeing to release all outstanding monies owing to me from her bank account. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my legal team for their unwavering support and exceptional skill in achieving this crucial outcome. I highly recommend Adam Haffenden’s services to anyone facing similar challenges, he really is at the top of his game in this area of law.
— Client
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Dispute Resolution Employment Law Partners and Management Team
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