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Our global team of litigators have the appropriate legal, project management and crisis management experience in respect of complex, technical and sometimes reputationally significant disputes.
Should your issues develop into litigation, as one of the largest disputes firms in the world, our global group is adept at managing complex cross-border matters, where the stakes are high and often business critical.
Our recognition as a disputes powerhouse is one we're proud of - we understand the different ways a dispute can be resolved and are flexible enough to respond to the idiosyncrasies of each matter and our client’s needs as they develop. Our practice comprises over 400 litigators worldwide and, only in the UK, we conduct more commercial litigation than any other law firm. We are also ranked as the most active firm in claimant and defendant commercial litigation in the court of England & Wales.
We have the appropriate legal, project management and crisis management experience in respect of complex and technical litigation and have an established track record of working with clients to align case strategies with their overall commercial priorities and reputation management.
We provide the same level of rigor, experience and sensitivity regardless of the size and nature of the matter at hand. We act for a vast range of clients on the full spectrum of disputes ranging from disaster level events, through complex and high-value disputes and smaller, but nonetheless important, cases. We protect client interests during litigation in the courts, whilst always being mindful of the potential economic and publicity benefit in achieving early resolution where necessary. We understand the variety of challenges clients face on a day-to-day basis and are at the forefront of market developments.
Advising on a claim against a solicitor for breach of duty and breach of fiduciary duty. The claim raised significant issues regarding scope of duty, conflict of interest and causation in addition to a number of policy issues which also arose
Advising brokers on a substantial negligence claim for failing to advise correctly on cover required
Advising a solicitors firm on breach of breach of duty and scope of duty. The firm allegedly failed to carry our adequate due diligence around transactions which led to the client being defrauded by a substantial amount
Advising a London law firm on a claim related to advice given on a high value property acquisition
Advising a top tier, international law firm against a complex professional negligence case relating to legal opinions provided to their client. This matter included cross-border disputes and multi-jurisdictional advice
Defending a claim again a UK office of an international firm relating to advice involving a corporate transaction
Acting in a multi-million claim brought against a Jersey-based firm of solicitors acting as trustee in a family trust which was the subject of a dispute between settlor and beneficiaries
Acting for a magic circle law firm in relation to a complex negligence claim (EUR 60 million) arising out of the restructuring of a pan-European motor distribution network
Acting for an international law firm in a professional negligence claim relating to contract advice they had provided
Representing a law firm in a claim relating to allegations of negligence around the handling of litigation defence work
Advising on a claim against a solicitor for breach of duty and breach of fiduciary duty. The claim raised significant issues regarding scope of duty, conflict of interest and causation in addition to a number of policy issues which also arose
Advising brokers on a substantial negligence claim for failing to advise correctly on cover required
Advising a solicitors firm on breach of breach of duty and scope of duty. The firm allegedly failed to carry our adequate due diligence around transactions which led to the client being defrauded by a substantial amount
Advising a London law firm on a claim related to advice given on a high value property acquisition
Advising a top tier, international law firm against a complex professional negligence case relating to legal opinions provided to their client. This matter included cross-border disputes and multi-jurisdictional advice
Defending a claim again a UK office of an international firm relating to advice involving a corporate transaction
Acting in a multi-million claim brought against a Jersey-based firm of solicitors acting as trustee in a family trust which was the subject of a dispute between settlor and beneficiaries
Acting for a magic circle law firm in relation to a complex negligence claim (EUR 60 million) arising out of the restructuring of a pan-European motor distribution network
Acting for an international law firm in a professional negligence claim relating to contract advice they had provided
Representing a law firm in a claim relating to allegations of negligence around the handling of litigation defence work
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