Legal theory or Business practice
"The BSkyB case lasted for nine months and we eventually received a successful judgment. I was involved in the opening submissions and I helped draft witness statements. Getting court exposure so early in my career was invaluable. The legal press said it was some of the most exciting cross-examination in recent years."
Clare Lynch, associate

 

Dispute resolution

For several decades we have enjoyed a formidable reputation for our dispute resolution expertise. We have been consistently ranked as a leading firm in this area in the UK, Europe and Asia.

We offer a comprehensive dispute resolution service for domestic and international clients. This ranges from complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, contentious regulatory advice, investigations and specialist risk management expertise, all underpinned by ADR techniques.

Main areas covered | commercial litigation | international arbitration | advocacy | ADR | banking and regulatory disputes | intellectual property | insurance litigation | private wealth and charities | public law

Key clients include | BSkyB | Chevron | Goldman Sachs | Mitsubishi | Temasek

Sector expertise includes | construction and infrastructure | energy and natural resources | financial institutions | life sciences | TMT

  • BSkyB on its high-profile legal action against EDS for deceit, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract. The claim relates to EDS’ former role as a supplier of services to BSkyB as part of the Group’s investment in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and infrastructure
  • Eurotunnel on ground-breaking successful arbitration valued at approximately £30 million against the British and French governments for failing to resolve problems relating to clandestine migrants entering the UK
  • Goldman Sachs on successful Commercial Court proceedings commenced by a Belgian investment fund seeking damages in excess of €100 million for negligence claim
  • Nokia on co-ordinating aspects of its worldwide litigation with Qualcomm as to the licensing of patents in the cellular phone industry. The case was settled favourably for our client
  • Telekom Malaysia Berhad on its long running US$170 million Bilateral Investment Treaty dispute with the Republic of Ghana concerning Telekom Malaysia’s investment in Ghana Telecom
  • TNK-BP on corporate governance, employment, tax and migration issues arising from the shareholders' dispute and the related administrative pressures and Russian court proceedings, including advising in respect of financing issues



The Lawyer Awards 2010

Litigation Team of the Year
The Lawyer Awards 2010


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Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year
Who's Who Legal Awards 2010