Dispute Resolution
Overview

We have extensive experience of managing high stakes, complex litigation, particularly multi-jurisdictional disputes  that are heard at the High Court in London. Our strategic, tailored advice is aimed at effectively resolving your disputes out of court or achieving success through rigorous litigation.

With an impressive track record in securing urgent injunctive relief, we consistently obtain worldwide freezing orders, search orders and disclosure orders within the required timescales. Thanks to our emergency relief experience, we work swiftly to protect your interests and assets across jurisdictions and strengthen your position, regardless of how challenging your case may be.

We provide comprehensive advisory services for complex contractual issues. This includes strategies for pursuing or defending claims relating to alleged breaches. We also handle sophisticated negligence claims, involving professional negligence, breaches of duty, trust disputes and tortious claims.

Our advice is commercially-driven and pragmatic – we not only consider the direct merits of each case, but also the broader implications of court action. We assess the feasibility of recovery and redress, providing you with a holistic approach that aligns with your strategic and financial objectives.

We understand the profound impact that white collar crime and civil fraud can have on businesses and individuals and have established a strong reputation for navigating complex fraud investigations. From corporate embezzlement and financial misrepresentation to insider trading, cyber fraud and bribery, our experience spans a range of white collar crime issues, enabling us to insightfully approach each matter.

We advise on the strategic options that are available within the civil courts while offering coordinated, multi-jurisdictional support. Working alongside public relations experts, private investigators, regulatory authorities and legal partners worldwide, we help construct a robust approach to combat fraud on multiple levels.

We fully appreciate the financial demands associated with such cases and maintain close relationships with global litigation funders to enable you to pursue justice without prohibitive expense.

Overall, our comprehensive approach helps make sure that your case is managed with the utmost expertise, discretion and financial consideration.

Allegations of libel, slander and reputational harm can result in high stakes, emotionally-charged disputes. We help clients overcome these challenging matters by focusing on achieving effective, tailored outcomes as efficiently as possible; whether defending against defamation claims, pursuing damages for online harassment or seeking retractions and public apologies.

Our expertise extends to complex data protection issues, including managing claims for breaches of confidence, unauthorised data disclosures, and misuse of private information. We also handle a wide range of intellectual property disputes, such as copyright infringement, trademark misuse and brand reputation management.

With experience in preparing and responding to subject access requests and managing claims that span libel, slander and IP rights violations, we provide strategic, outcome-focused advice that safeguards your legal interests and reputation.

Disputes among directors and shareholders can profoundly impact a company’s stability and future direction. We offer tailored, strategic guidance aimed at helping you navigate these complex situations and address the obligations and fiduciary duties of directors, the company’s articles of association and any related governance frameworks.

Our team has extensive experience of advising on issues, such as minority shareholder rights, director misfeasance, breaches of fiduciary duty and shareholder agreement-related conflicts. We work with you to explore potential solutions – whether facilitating an amicable separation, asserting or defending shareholder rights, negotiating buy-outs or pursuing legal action.

We make sure your position is robustly represented and that the ongoing health and operational integrity of your business remains the primary focus.

Our team has extensive experience in representing clients in high stakes, global, multi-million dollar arbitrations. We have successfully navigated complex arbitrations across a range of industries, working with clients to develop the most effective strategies to achieve favourable outcomes.

We provide comprehensive support that spans the entire arbitration process; from the initial assessment of claims to the drafting of submissions and advocacy at hearings. Our team frequently secures interim relief measures, such as asset freezes and injunctions, to protect our clients’ interests during ongoing arbitration. We also carry out in-depth evaluations of any potential jurisdictional challenges and implement a robust approach that anticipates and addresses strategic obstacles.

With experience across leading arbitration hubs, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), we are well positioned to represent clients across all jurisdictions and arbitral frameworks.

Our approach combines global insight with a strategic focus, guiding clients at every step of the arbitration process with precision and dedication.

We are highly experienced in the enforcement of domestic and foreign court judgments and arbitral awards within the UK and use a range of sophisticated methods to maximise recovery for our clients. We fully investigate individuals’ and company asset holdings, which enables us to develop a clear understanding of the financial landscape before proceeding.

Our enforcement strategies include applications for freezing orders, charging orders over property and orders for sale, where necessary. We also use third party debt orders to intercept funds owed to the judgment debtor. In cases involving employed individuals, we may pursue attachment of earnings orders to secure a steady stream of repayments. Where required, we initiate insolvency proceedings to accelerate payment and help achieve strategic outcomes that are always in our clients’ best interests.

Thanks to our comprehensive approach, we make sure that every viable enforcement option is explored and executed effectively, providing clients with the highest possible chance of successful judgment recovery.

Our team is highly skilled at navigating Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, including mediation and other settlement options outside of court. Early resolution can often serve clients’ interests more effectively than prolonged litigation, which is why we evaluate and advise on the merits of ADR from the outset.

By taking a strategic approach to ADR, we secure efficient and cost effective solutions that minimise the financial and operational impact of disputes. Whether through facilitated negotiation, mediation or other tailored ADR processes, our aim is to achieve favourable outcomes while avoiding the expense and uncertainty of courtroom proceedings, wherever possible.

Our team has extensive experience of guiding clients through complex regulatory investigations carried out by oversight authorities into their overall business practices. We have represented clients in inquiries conducted by key regulatory bodies, such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), as well as a range of professional regulators, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and wider international regulatory bodies.

We work closely with our clients to navigate these high stakes processes that can range from addressing compliance concerns and data protection issues or involve allegations of professional misconduct. We take a proactive approach, helping clients manage risk, respond effectively to regulatory scrutiny and protect their reputation during sensitive investigations.

In today’s fast-paced and highly visible business landscape, protecting your reputation is paramount. Our team provides discreet, strategic advice aimed at protecting clients from reputational threats relating to defamation, media scrutiny and online harassment. We handle matters involving libel, slander, breach of confidentiality and privacy violations and proactively work to secure retractions, corrections and other tailored remedies to safeguard your public image.

From managing high profile allegations and handling crisis communication alongside PR specialists, to seeking injunctive relief to prevent damaging disclosures, we are committed to preserving your reputation and reducing the impact of adverse publicity. We act swiftly to defend your brand and personal standing, thanks to our comprehensive understanding of reputation management from a legal and tactical perspective.

Our (re)insurance practice provides sophisticated guidance aimed at navigating complex insurance and reinsurance disputes and advising on claims relating to coverage interpretation, policy exclusions and indemnity obligations. We represent insurers, reinsurers and policyholders in high value claims; from business interruption and property damage to liability disputes and catastrophic loss scenarios.

We have an in-depth understanding of sector-specific concerns, which enables us to develop practical, results-focused strategies for effectively resolving (re)insurance claims. Whether addressing coverage disputes, working through complex loss aggregation issues or engaging in international arbitration in line with industry-specific rules, we make sure our clients are well-supported in all areas of (re)insurance conflict resolution.

We provide bespoke litigation support that is tailored to the unique needs of family offices and recognises the importance of safeguarding both family interests and legacy. Our team has extensive experience of handling the wide range of disputes that family offices frequently encounter, and provides strategic solutions that protect financial, operational and personal concerns.

We advise on high value asset protection, cross-border investments, fiduciary disputes and complex trust issues. Our experience also covers partnership and shareholder disputes within family-owned businesses, conflicts over succession planning and claims involving fiduciary duty breaches. We also help navigate private wealth disputes, including allegations of undue influence, contested wills and inheritance disputes. We can even handle day-to-day disputes with family staff, including the creation and enforcement of NDAs.

With a thorough understanding of the intricacies and sensitivities involved in family office litigation, we deliver focused, strategic guidance aimed at efficiently resolving disputes while preserving family relationships and meeting long-term objectives.