Maxine Read

Maxine is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution team at Trethowans. Her primary specialisms are in commercial contract disputes, construction disputes, and professional negligence claims. She has a depth of experience in breach of contract claims, including in relation to business telecommunications contracts, and disputes arising from construction projects.

Maxine works with a broad range of clients including developers, architects, owner-managed businesses, pension trusts, national and international companies, and private individuals. She takes pride in building a strong rapport and trust with clients, allowing her to fully understand their commercial objectives and put in place an effective strategy to push forward resolution of the dispute.

In addition, Maxine regularly provides in-house legal training to clients which is tailored to their areas of practice. She is happy to be contacted in relation to providing bespoke training.

Notable work highlights

High Court proceedings against prominent new home warranty and insurance provider in relation to defective construction materials.
Successful adjudications under the Scheme for Construction Contracts, including substantial input on a complex referral which resulted in an award in excess of £300,000.
Acting for various construction contractors in defending claims brought against them in relation to alleged faults with works.
Professional negligence claim brought against client’s former matrimonial lawyer to recover £90,000 lost following negligent advice on pension entitlement.
High Court claim against national infrastructure company for damages to client’s specialist equipment and loss of business opportunity following works to premises.
Acting for national builders merchant on high value overage dispute where potential uplift exceeded £800,000
Working alongside lead Partner on defence of £20m claim against former director in relation to management of trust fund

Accreditations & Memberships

Member of The Society of Construction Law

Areas of expertise

Commercial litigation
Contractual Disputes
Construction disputes
Professional negligence
Telecommunications disputes
Alternative dispute resolution

Testimonials

What our clients say about Maxine

“Maxine is always approachable and highly efficient. Beneath a calm composure, she cuts to the legal chase in seconds, and is a very great pleasure to work with.”

Client

“Maxine is extremely well grounded and informed in law. She is always quick to respond, and jumps straight to the point with clarity and incisiveness. Her strong but calm presence and concentration in meetings have been most reassuring, with close attention to detail, laser-sharp insight, and a brilliant strategic analytical grip.”

Client

“Your prompt attention enabled me to recover assets which would otherwise have been lost to me forever. Even from our initial telephone conversation I was most impressed by your empathetic and calm manner. I quickly developed complete confidence in your competence and self-composure; and I cannot overemphasise both my gratitude and my admiration for the way in which you conducted my case”

Client

“Your pro-active style is most refreshing”

Client

“Thank you for the support and patience in successfully concluding the action against my brother. Never thought I would see a penny based on his actions over the decades! Thanks to you and the team who I would not hesitate in recommending to those facing similar issues.”

Mr B

“I take this opportunity to thank Joanna and Maxine from my heart for the professionalism and collaboration that allowed us to conclude the affair positively.”

Client

“Thank you again for all your help and support with this matter, we are so happy with the result and absolutely could not have done it without you.”

Client

“Thank you for the help you gave me and my son during a very stressful time. It was such a relief to have you to offer calm advice and act as an intermediary. I will come back to you are your firm again if ever I need help and your expertise. I will recommend you and your firm to others also.”

Client

“Maxine, I am full of admiration for you. You are one of the smartest and most professional people I have ever worked with and our interactions have been one of the few positives to come out of this and I am very grateful.”