Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK
What the team is known for
Ashurst advises clients from across a broad range of industries on complex commercial disputes. The team has notable strength in handling post-M&A and shareholder litigation. It also has experience in defending group action claims.
Strengths
"The team is absolutely fantastic. They are very good at understanding the bigger picture while also being on top of the detail."
"They have an excellent ability to cut through swathes of complex detail to get to the key issues and then to articulate them clearly and simply."
"Ashurst has a very strong team of experts at all levels."
Work highlights
Ashurst represented NCR, a provider of ATMs and point-of sale payment applications, in a dispute concerning the termination of its supply agreement with former supplier GDS in 2013.
Notable practitioners
James Levy handles a wide range of commercial disputes. He regularly advises clients in the financial services, technology and cryptocurrency spaces. "James is excellent to work with. He is very quick to get to the nub of the case and focus on the important points and he also has excellent client management skills." "James provides expert, commercially focused advice." "He's very good on technical detail and handles client expectations well."
Sophie Law is a senior associate in Ashurst's dispute resolution team. She has a broad-ranging practice and regularly advises clients in the private equity and asset management space. "Sophie is always approachable, responsive and diligent. She provides an excellent level of support and client service." "She has an excellent ability to work through complex legal and factual issues, considering all of the angles to help us navigate difficult disputes." "She is a strong performer with great attention to detail."