Martin’s specialist work and experience includes wide ranging involvement in commercial litigation including contractual disputes, insolvency related matters, professional negligence, shareholder disputes, construction and intellectual property.

Martin is an accredited mediator and has undertaken a number of mediations regarding commercial disputes. He also has experience of advising a variety of charitable organisations and is chairman of the Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund.

Martin is recommended in the following independently researched guide to the legal profession:

Martin Soloman's Commercial Disputes practice takes in railway litigation, judicial review and partnership disputes; he also undertakes mediation work in commercial disputes. Interviewees commend him as "an experienced and careful litigator who produces work of the highest standard."
- Chambers Guide 2010

"Martin Soloman’s talents in litigation have earned him 'an excellent reputation and following' in the North East market. He has also acted as a mediator in several commercial disputes. Described as 'a fighter who gets stuck in for his clients'.”
– Chambers Guide 2008

"Martin Soloman wins praise from clients for his damage limitation approach, examining every possible alternative to litigation before he digs his heels in to fight. He is an accredited mediator and is at the forefront of the firm’s push towards offering structured informal mediation, in addition to encouraging more formal alternatives to litigation.”
– Chambers Guide 2007

"Hay & Kilner’s senior partner Martin Soloman is well respected in the marketplace."
– The Legal 500 2007

CLIENT FEEDBACK:

"Martin provides an excellent level of service with good, clear advice at all stages."

"Martin provides good, professional advice. He always responds quickly and is able to talk at my level - i.e. no legal jargon."