About

Provided by Ashurst

We work with organisations globally to deliver effective solutions to complex and high profile commercial disputes and contentious regulatory issues. Our work includes advice on all aspects of commercial and contractual litigation and disputes related to commercial agreements. We regularly advise on issues arising from M&A disputes, joint venture disputes, shareholder disputes and corporate control issues.


Our approach to dispute resolution is commercial and strategic. We align ourselves with clients' objectives and work closely with our client teams in executing an agreed strategy. We focus on the issues that matter, not just the process. We represent major global companies across a variety of sectors, including financial services, infrastructure, real estate, energy and technology, on their most significant disputes and investigations. Avoiding a dispute or preventing one escalating is often the objective and, to this end, our team is experienced in alternative dispute resolution, as well as acting in national courts or before specialist tribunals.


We understand clients need more than legal advice – we provide holistic solutions to navigate the complexities of conducting businesses globally, to help reduce risk and promote business performance and success. Our clients benefit from our global teams of legal, consulting and Ashurst Advance professionals who work together to deliver end-to-end solutions for complex risk and regulatory issues. 

Chambers Review

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

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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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 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.

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

Tim West
U
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 is client focused and he targets practical solutions.

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

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ashurst

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London (Firms)

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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

Members

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