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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

4
Band 4

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.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst defended Imperial Brands in group action proceedings brought by representatives of over 10,000 tobacco farmers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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5
Harriet Jones-Fenleigh
5
Band 5

Harriet Jones-Fenleigh represents clients on large international disputes. A qualified barrister, she has particular expertise in litigation regarding ownership of large assets, disputes emerging from collapsed institutions, and group action defence.

Harriet is very responsive, pragmatic and always has great value to add. She is a well respected and a trusted adviser.

James Levy
5
James Levy
5
Band 5
James Levy handles a wide range of commercial disputes. He regularly advises clients in the financial services, technology and cryptocurrency spaces.

James is a very personable partner, who understands issues and gives good, sensible advice that is easy to apply. He assists on tactics throughout matters.

Jon Gale
5
Jon Gale
5
Band 5

Jon Gale heads the firm's dispute resolution department. He is frequently involved in commercial disputes including breaches of contracts and unjust enrichment claims as well as acting for defendants in large class actions.

Jon Gale is a really excellent lawyer with excellent judgement and leadership.

Jon Gale is a very effective operator, who quickly gets up to speed, clearly applies relevant law and manages the service well.

Jon is an excellent litigator that gets under the skin of complex issues and provides client-friendly and pragmatic strategic advice.

Tim West
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Tim West
U
Up and Coming

Tim West rising profile in the commercial litigation spaces sees him represent high-profile clients on breach of supply contracts and shareholder disputes. Tim is also instructed to advise on group action defense strategy.

Tim West is a star of the future. He is good with clients and easy to work with.

Tim is client-focused and he targets practical solutions.

Sophie Law
Sophie Law
Associates to watch
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 Law is very commercial, and lovely to work with on sensitive cases. She is aware of the ramifications of matters.

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation

5
Harriet Jones-Fenleigh
5
Band 5
James Levy
5
James Levy
5
Band 5
Jon Gale
5
Jon Gale
5
Band 5
Tim West
U
Tim West
U
Up and Coming
Sophie Law
Sophie Law
Associates to watch