Chambers Review
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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK
What the Team is Known For
BCLP has a well-regarded litigation practice with robust expertise in high-profile disputes in the UK and abroad. The London office is able to advise on complex cross-border matters owing to its international resources. The team regularly handles high-value commercial contracts disputes for clients across a range of sectors, including aviation, transport and logistics. The group also has expertise in shareholder disputes.
Strengths
BCLP is responsive, practical and knowledgeable.
BCLP has well structured, reactive and professional teams with a good understanding of the commercial needs of their clients.
BCLP has commercial pragmatism and produces succinct, pragmatic advice at very impressive turnaround times. The firm is exceptionally forward leaning and goes the extra mile.
BCLP handles complex matters with grace and sophistication, and the firm is responsive.
BCLP has deep experience, respect in the market, and is a strong legal team that has all the expertise to handle complex matters.
Work Highlights
BCLP represented Legal & General in various claims against Glencore.
Notable practitioners
Graham Shear is co-head of commercial disputes at BCLP. He represents corporate and high net worth individual clients in a range of matters including breach of contract claims and investment funds litigation.
Graham has all the experience and legal knowledge you could want.
Graham is very commercial in his approach, he is always looking to what makes sense from clients commercial needs. He is clever and has a big and successful practice.