Commercial litigation: Bristol in South West

Burges Salmon LLP

Advising clients in both litigation and arbitration contexts, Burges Salmon LLP leverages its experience in a wide range of industries to advise clients in the energy, property, insurance and manufacturing spaces. The firm advises clients on transport, shareholder and professional negligence disputes. It is instructed by a broad range of clients, including companies, individuals and government entities. The team is led by Andrew Burnette who focuses on professional negligence, fraud and shareholder disputes. Michael Ward acts for ultra-high-net worth (UHNW) individuals and corporates in shareholder disputes and civil fraud. Matthew Kaltsas-Walker is experienced in investigations and insurance disputes. Brian Wong specialises in transport, tech and public law matters. Specialising in portfolio litigation, Caroline Brown was promoted to partner in May 2024. David Hall is also of note.

Praxisleiter:

Andrew Burnette


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Michael Ward; Matthew Kaltsas-Walker; Brian Wong; Caroline Brown; David Hall; Andrew Matheson


Referenzen

‘Has the kind of range, quality and strength in depth that you would expect from a first-class city firm.’

‘Michael Ward is an outstanding solicitor.‘

‘Regional firm with London silver circle experience and capacity. Hard working but relaxed and approachable. An excellent option to conduct high value litigation.’

Kernmandanten

URE Energy Limited


Griffiths


Tily


FSCS


MacDermid


Interpath


Discover


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented URE Energy Limited, a special purpose energy company, in Commercial Court proceedings against one of the largest UK housing associations, Notting Hill Genesis.
  • Acting for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as intervener in Court of Appeal proceedings relating to an industry wide point of law on the interpretation of the Insurers (Rights against Third Parties) Act 2010.
  • Acting for MacDermid in connection with its High Court claims for breaches of warranty that have arisen out of the acquisition of a UK manufacturing group in 2021.

Osborne Clarke LLP

Osborne Clarke LLP represents clients in disputes across key areas of focus, which include TMT, energy, financial services, defence and pensions. The firm’s client base includes companies and public bodies from across the globe, and the firm is well-versed in cross-border disputes. The firm regularly advises clients on disputes relating to data and cyber matters, including follow-on litigation from data breaches. The team is spearheaded by Charlie Wedin, who focuses on tech, cyber and data-related claims. Peter Clough advises tech, energy and financial services. Tom Ellis brings fraud expertise, and Charles Crowne specialises in pensions litigation. Becky Crawford advises on IP and shareholder disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Charlie Wedin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Peter Clough; Tom Ellis; Charles Crowne; Jamie Halpin; Becky Crawford


Referenzen

‘Highly recommend Jamie Halpin as an excellent associate, great on the law and on top of the detail, with good strategic judgement.’

‘Practical and commercial. Very responsive and great technical and sector knowledge and experience.’

‘Great strength in depth.’

‘Charles Crowne is a great team leader and a cool head in a crisis. He has seen it all before.‘

‘I have worked with Osborne Clarke in Bristol over many years. They are an impressive out of London law firm, offering top quality service and advice.’

‘Very responsive and reliable. Can deliver at pace to close deals. Consider the long term relationship.’

‚The team are precisely that – a team. They work very collaboratively and all members make a valuable contribution. They all think very deeply about their cases and really aim to understand every aspect of the case in order to manage its progress and the client’s expectations in the best way possible.‘

‚Charles Crowne, partner, is great to work with. He has excellent tactical acumen and really tests every aspect of the case and of the advice he receives from counsel to fully understand the strengths and weaknesses. He is a real thinker and is always looking to explore new angles.‘

Kernmandanten

Warner Brothers Discovery


The sellers of Anvil Group


Dassault Systèmes


Insolvency administrator of Wirecard Technologies GmbH


and WDB Abwicklungs AG i.L.


E.ON


NPower


City of Venice


Melton Renewable Energy UK Limited


Shell Energy


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Turner Broadcasting System Europe Ltd in a high value claim against Jedidiya.
  • Acted for the sellers of Anvil Group in a claim against Everbridge Holdings Limited and Everbridge Inc.
  • Acting for Dassault Systèmes UK Limited, which is a defendant in a High Court claim against Eddie Stobart Limited.

Clarke Willmott LLP

With expertise in public sector procurement challenges, Clarke Willmott LLP covers a wide array of commercial disputes, with experience in agency disputes, collective litigation, corporate disputes, data protection and defamation. The firm is also well-versed in arbitrations, including under international arbitral rules. Alex Jakubowski oversees the team, specialising in IT disputes as well as financial services and banking disputes, including professional negligence. Richard Moore leverages his knowledge of IP litigation, while Darren Kidd advises on insolvency and professional negligence disputes. David Stedman adds knowledge of misrepresentation and defamation to the team. James Marshall focuses on lending, energy and sport matters.

Praxisleiter:

Alex Jakubowski


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Richard Moore; David Stedman; Darren Kidd; James Marshall; Emma Davey


Referenzen

‘Clarke Willmott is accustomed to handling large scale litigation. It has a commercial approach, but is not afraid to take risks where warranted.’

‘Darren Kidd is simply exceptional. He has a forensic attention to detail and is analytically precise. His strategic judgment on how to maximise prospects of success is impeccable.’

‘Clarke Willmott’s Bristol team stands out as one of the most committed to securing their client’s best interests.’

Kernmandanten

Prime Way Care Ltd


Chartwell Master Care LP


St Joseph’s Independent Hospital Ltd


Ontario Management Ltd


Maxen Power Supply


Bradfords Group


CNG (in liquidation)


Decathlon


Gooch and Housego plc


Oscar Mayer Ltd


Rotary Watches Limited


Kingspan Timber Solutions Limited


Memsstar Limited


Moonpig Group plc


Sonomatic Limited


Zero Energy Architecture Limited


Excelerate Technology Limited


Leicester Theatre Trust


Zorin Finance


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting on behalf of Yellowstone Capital Management SA as its English solicitors in a dispute concerning its shareholding in the 5* luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem.
  • Advised Prime Way Care in the issue of High Court proceedings challenging the outcome of an unsuccessful tender bid, total contract value c£124 million.
  • Advising Ontario Holdings Ltd in a claim by a party alleging to have provided corporate finance advice leading to the acquisition of a major UK food manufacturer.

DAC Beachcroft LLP

DAC Beachcroft LLP is highly experienced in litigation matters relating to financial services and insolvency disputes. The firm advises clients in the financial, insurance, consultancy, health and tech sectors. Daniel Preddy, who is adept in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, and Ben Daniels, an expert in fraud cases and urgent injunctions, are the firm’s practice heads. Simon Thomas specialises in cyber breach and data claims. Martin Langley advises clients in the banking, professional services and insurance sectors. Justin Tivey was promoted to partner in May 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Daniel Preddy; Ben Daniels


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Simon Thomas; Rebecca Smith; Alex Paterson; Martin Langley; Lindsay Elliott


Referenzen

‘DAC Beachcroft remain a powerhouse outfit in commercial litigation, always punching above their weight and involved in the most important disputes of the day.’

‘Daniel Preddy: there is no one with greater knowledge and expertise in the increasingly important (and much litigated) crossroads of financial services, regulatory investigation and misselling in the banking litigation sphere.‘

‚Martin Langley has outstanding knowledge and expertise in the financial services sector. His work ethic is ferocious. His pre-action letters are the stuff of legend. You want him (and need him) on your side.‘

Kernmandanten

Tavistock Investments plc


St. James’s Place Wealth Management Group


Zurich Insurance pls


AXA UK plc


Quilter


Openwork


Arthur J Gallagher


Ageas


Evelyn LLP


Begbies Traynor


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Tavistock Investments plc, a wealth management and financial services company, in a high-value dispute with another financial services business concerning alleged breaches of a share purchase agreement.
  • Advised St. James’s Place, a wealth management business, in a significant post-M&A dispute involving the acquisition of an adviser’s business and the rights to future income from that business.
  • Defending Begbies Traynor, the former joint administrators of a hotel, against a complex, high-value claim relating to tax relief following the sale of the hotel in 2016.

TLT

The ‘highly competent’ and emotionally intelligent’ team at TLT is experienced in handling disputes across the retail, public sector, financial services, energy and pensions sectors. The firm has particular expertise in competition law and development disputes. The team is led by Chris Owen, ‘an experienced and effective litigator’, and Jonathan Hoey, who specialises in banking litigation. Victoria Mabbett focuses on IT litigation, whilst ‘superb’ Nicola Mead-Batten advises on sports and gambling law disputes. Kate Ward assists clients with disputes over commercial contracts and data protection cases.

Praxisleiter:

Chris Owen; Jonathan Hoey


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ed Fiddick; Victoria Mabbett; Nicola Mead-Batten; Kate Ward


Referenzen

‘The team is highly responsive and drafts beautifully. There is a real strength in understanding the client’s objectives clearly and with focus and tailoring the strategy to achieve those aims.’

‘Nicola Mead-Batten is a stand out star. She is strategically astute, highly responsive and listens really carefully to what clients wish to achieve, and what they wish to protect during litigation.‘

‘Nicola Mead-Batten remains our #1 lawyer for public law matters.‘

Kernmandanten

WH Smith


Viavi Solutions Pension Trustee UK


Pulmaflex UK


Government Legal Department


Independent Vetcare


Hutchison 3G


Culina Group


FTI Consulting


British Medical Association


Gambling Commission


University College London


Vodafone


Ecotricity


British Telecom


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting for Vodafone on claims issued by 61 members of its franchisee network.
  • Representing the Government Legal Department and the Home Office on various claims related to the provision of the Airwave Network to the emergency services.
  • Representing eight high-net-worth individuals based across Europe, the US and Asia regarding their investments in a failed property investments.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP advises clients on commercial disputes in a diverse array of sectors, including those relating to energy, financial services, insurance, insolvency, pensions, transport and retail. The firm has especial expertise relating to restrictive covenants and breach of confidence. Within the Bristol team, Stephen Dilley advises across a wide spectrum of matters, supporting with supply chain disputes, IT disputes, breach of contracts, fraud and misrepresentation. Rashmita Roy Chowdhury focuses on financial institutions and renewable energy, with expertise in restrictive covenants.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Stephen Dilley; Rashmita Roy Chowdhury


Referenzen

‘The team are supportive and offer sensible advice in progressing the case. Equally, all advice is geared to ending the case, not rushing to court.’

‘Always honest about the case and the decisions clients need to make. Advice is timely, clear and presented to enable decision-making.’

‘Stephen Dilley is exceptional and leads a very strong team.‘

Kernmandanten

Bradford upon Avon Town Council


Quilter


AIG


Liverpool Victoria


Wizz Air


Lloyds Banking Group


Ashfords LLP

Growing its data protection and private equity practices over the past year, Ashfords LLP is well-versed advising regional, national and international clients on a host of issues. The firm regularly supports clients in tech, data, energy, crisis management, professional negligence and marine matters. Rory Mac Neice is the head of the Bristol practice, a specialist in sports regulation particularly in the horse racing space. Tom Llewellyn leverages expertise in contentious data protection, with experience in the financial services and tech sectors. Lara Moore is highly knowledgeable of the ports and harbour industry, often assisting major port operators as clients.

Praxisleiter:

Rory Mac Neice


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tom Llewellyn; Lara Moore


Referenzen

‘The main stand out attributes are how easy the team are to work with, and their ability to get on top of urgent and complex instructions.‘

‚A particular strength is seeking and resisting claims for interim relief in restrictive covenant litigation and shareholder disputes.‘

‘Market leading knowledge enabling clear, ambitious decision making.‘

Kernmandanten

Lloyds Bank Plc


Bank of Scotland Plc


MarTrust Corporation Limited


KDC


One Swallowfield Limited


McDonalds


Multiverse


IQE plc


Doctor Care Anywhere


Control & Applications Offshore Marine Management LLC


Diales plc


Littlehampton Harbour Board


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting for an international technology company in the defence of a $14 million claim by a customer in relation to the alleged failure to properly design a chip to be used in AI technology.
  • Advising a horse racing syndicate led by a leading Australian rider, in respect of a professional negligence claim regarding the loss of a high value show jumping horse.
  • Acting for Littlehampton Harbour Board in respect of the judicial review against Arun District Council challenging the council’s decision that it would not pay sums related to infrastructure works.

gunnercooke LLP

gunnercooke LLP regularly acts for clients in cases before a wide range of specialists and senior courts, including the Business and Property Courts and the Insolvency Courts. The firm supports clients in litigation within the sports, retail, property and financial sectors. James Pheasant regularly advises business owners and directors on their national and international commercial claims. James Tithecott focuses on disputes relating to property and financial services.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

James Pheasant; James Tithecott


Referenzen

‘Dedication, dedication, and dedication: they work tirelessly to achieve the very best result for their clients.‘

‘James Pheasant and James Tithecott epitomise what a stand-out litigation solicitor should be. Dedication, experience, legal knowledge, commonsense, business acumen, and charm – the perfect package.’

‘James Pheasant and James Tithecott offer a quality service.’

Kernmandanten

Tide Platform Limited


Nucleus Financial Limited


Luxoptics Limited


British Equestrian Federation


Richard Hannon Racing Limited


ETM Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented high profile a horse trainer in two disciplinary proceedings before the Judicial Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, achieving full exoneration in both cases.
  • Acted for the claimant in a complex litigation involving liability under third party security with respect to offshore multi-currency lending.

Humphreys & Co.

Humphreys & Co. advises clients in shareholders’ disputes, IP litigation and commercial transaction disputes. The firm also supports clients in litigation where breach of fiduciary duties and civil fraud is raised. The team is led by Robert Humphreys, who is well-versed in international disputes. Tristan Morse is a specialist in professional negligence and IP issues, including contentious trade mark and copyright mandates.

Praxisleiter:

Robert Humphreys


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tristan Morse


Referenzen

‘Robert Humphreys leads a team which provides a level of service generally unseen outside of London.’

‘Robert Humphreys is hands-on, tenacious in fighting for the client’s interests, but also not afraid of delivering forthright advice to clients where necessary.‘

‘A good team of commercial litigators that punches above its weight in commercial litigation.’

Thrings LLP

Thrings LLP maintains a broad expertise in commercial litigation, advising on shareholders’, IP, data protection, insolvency and construction claims. The team is led by Alastair Govier, Mark Cullingford, Russell Reeves and Fred Quartermain. Govier is well-versed in both litigation and international arbitration contexts, and is experienced in financial services, pensions and shareholder disputes. Megan Jefferies is a specialist in IP and data protection litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Alastair Govier; Mark Cullingford; Russell Reeves; Fred Quartermain


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Megan Jefferies


Referenzen

‘Thrings are my go to firm. They are very knowledgeable and responsive.‘

‚I have worked with Alistair Govier, he is an expert in financial services litigation with a conspicuously sound knowledge of their chosen specialities and sound and sound commercial judgment.‘

‚Kind, understanding yet firm. Definitely client focused‘

Kernmandanten

The Government of Romania


Truespeed Communications Limited


Queensberry Promotions Limited


AirTanker Services Ltd


Learn Direct


AB Dynamics Plc


Miller Harris Fragrances Limited


Sinewave Energy Solutions Limited


Stancold plc


Teleperformance Contact Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting for the Government of Romania in relation to proceedings in the English courts arising out of the enforcement of an international arbitration award in this jurisdiction.
  • Acted in Guest v Guest, the Supreme Court case on proprietary estoppel involving family-owned farms.