Commercial litigation

We understand that a significant dispute can be of critical importance to your business.  We will work with you to find the best and most pragmatic solution, and will ensure that your broader commercial objectives are not lost in the detail of the litigation.  We have a reputation for giving clear and cost-effective advice.

We are adept at handling the full range of commercial disputes, including complex contractual claims, financial and banking disputes, investment and mis-selling claims, fraud and asset-tracing claims, freezing injunctions, partnership and shareholder disputes, derivative actions, negligence claims and property and construction disputes. 

We will always consider whether litigation can be avoided by employing a form of alternative dispute resolution – which could be a formal process such as mediation or arbitration, or informal negotiation.  Whatever stage the dispute has reached, we are always alive to the possibility of a negotiated solution and will guard your interests vigorously at every stage.

We offer a team of specialist litigators who are respected by our peers: we often receive referrals from barristers and other law firms who are conflicted or in another jurisdiction. 

Whether advising on a discrete commercial point or taking a piece of large-scale, document-heavy litigation through to trial, we will tailor our approach to the particular needs of your business and support you throughout the challenges of the process. 

Key Cases:

• We are currently acting for a Turks & Caicos Islands Trustee involved in a US$100 million claim concerned with accusations of deceit and fraud in respect of a share sale.
• We are acting for members of an established Saudi family who are, together with their businesses, being sued by banks worldwide. Sum in dispute $9 billion.
• We acted for two defendants in a claim brought by the largest mobile telecommunications company in the Middle East. The matter involved worldwide freezing orders, search and seizure orders and raised complicated jurisdiction issues.

More information

For more information contact one of our specialist advisers below or visit our Press office.