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London
The commercial dispute resolution group at Charles Russell is widely
respected in the London market for containing "tough lawyers"
who excel in IT, construction, insurance, reinsurance, contractual,
shareholder and media-related litigation. A solid foundation of expertise
and experience in each of these areas gives rise to a constant flow
of instructions. Members of the group successfully defended one of the
UK's biggest print music publishers against a multiparty action brought
by a rival publisher and distributor. Other examples of work include
representing Ominex de Colombia in a multimillion-pound Commercial Court
claim alleging misrepresentation and economic duress in the context
of oil and gas trading strategies employed in emerging markets.
John Sykes is head of the practice, however
his administrative responsibilities do not remove him from the action.
Clients highlight his hands-on approach and commend his "informative
and friendly manner."
Clients/Work Highlights: The team acted
for a private individual in a sensitive shareholder dispute hinging
on issues of minority holding. Other clients include ntl; Cable &
Wireless; The Jockey Club; Credit Suisse; North One Television; The
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and NCR.
John Sykes is ranked in tier 4 out of
6 as a leading individual.
Guildford
The Guildford branch of this London firm
boasts a commercial litigation team that more than holds its own in
the competitive southern marketplace. Its "extremely professional"
members offer "fantastic client care" and have the resources
to deal with a range of commercial disputes, observers report. Property,
construction and PI claims are all areas of strength. Work highlights
range from representing 3T Telecom and Utilities Network in connection
with proceedings brought by Easy Air against O2 (UK) to advising a security
council on its dispute with the London Borough of Camden relating to
the provision of security services.
Duncan Elson heads up the department,
impressing sources with his "straightforward and user-friendly
advice." He has particular expertise in shareholder, director disqualification
and professional negligence-related disputes.
Cheltenham
Two experienced partners head this eight-strong,
Cheltenham-based dispute resolution team. Members service a wide range
of clients, from institutional entities and public organisations to
private companies and individuals, and excel at establishing "productive
and enduring allegiances" with them. Work highlights include acting
for the landlords of 240 hotels leased to the Swallow Hotel Group after
it went into administration. The team is also receiving instructions
with an international flavour, having recently advised Douglas Equipment
on a series of aviation claims.
Head of department Peter Scandrett is
well regarded for his expertise in the IP and aviation sectors. Clients
describe him as an "excellent litigator" and express great
confidence in his judgement. Patrick Gearon continues to impress interviewees
with his "commercially realistic" approach to disputes. His
experience and confidence reassure those who use him that he is "a
winner."
Clients/Work Highlights: Trifast, Which?,
MMI Research and Colliers CRE are examples of the team's broad client
base.
Patrick Gearon is ranked in tier 2 of
3 as a leading individual.
Peter Scandrett is ranked in tier 3 of 3 as a leading individual.
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