Hayley Songhurst specialises in dispute resolution, commercial litigation, and insolvency.
Hayley has successfully litigated high value and complex disputes in both the County and High Court. She also has experience of the updated disclosure and witness statement rules in the High Court. Hayley has resolved disputes using mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Hayley acts for individuals and businesses across a wide range of sectors and provides comprehensive cost, benefit and risk advice. Hayley takes a commercial view of all matters on which she acts and works to understand a client’s needs and objectives in order to develop a solution best suited to their needs.
Recent work highlights
Elias v. Mamistvalov [2022] EWHC 1930 (Ch)
John Seneschall v Trisant Foods Ltd ((in Liquidation)) [2023] EWHC 1029 (Ch)
Experience & education
2023 Senior Associate, Birketts LLP
2018 – 2023 Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate, Ellisons LLP
2015 – 2018 Solicitor, GoodyBurett LLP
2003 – 2010 Solicitor at Birkett Long
2001 – 2003 Trained at Birkett Long
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Legal 500 [UK 2026]
Leading Associate
Hayley Songhurst was extremely efficient and knowledgeable with a ‘go-getter’ approach. She is very approachable.
Legal 500 [UK 2026]