LAWYER PROFILE

Alison Kirby-Harris

Global 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

Ali is a partner in Freshfields’ dispute resolution practice in London. She has a wide-ranging practice based on managing both complex, large-scale litigation, as well as investigations in areas including fraud and bribery. Ali specialises in complex contractual disputes. This includes, in particular, disputes arising in a pre- and post- M&A context, as well as shareholder disputes arising (and following) from investigations and allegations of wrongdoing. In 2020, Ali advised on the landmark Covid-19 related contractual dispute in Travelport v WEX [2020] EWHC 2670, which is one of the leading English law cases on material adverse effect, and Ali has been since 2022 advising on one of the most significant group shareholder cases against a listed company currently in the English courts.

Career

Ali has been a partner at Freshfields since 2020.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Alison Kirby-Harris is increasingly recognised for her experience in handling significant litigation, including private equity and M&A-related disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alison Kirby-Harris is very talented and very clever.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Global Guide
Ali is very impressive, and well trusted by clients. She is super impressive to work with.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Global Guide
Ali has a very quick way of thinking. She easily understands complex situations and adjusts the strategy in accordance with the client's needs.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Global Guide
Alison is an excellent lawyer and very accomplished litigator in commercial court.
Commercial and Corporate LitigationChambers Global Guide