Burges Salmon LLP, Litigation | Chambers UK Profile

About

Provided by Burges Salmon LLP

Our commercial dispute solicitors brings extensive expertise in helping clients navigate complex commercial, corporate, business partnership and shareholder disputes.

We understand the crucial role resolving these matters plays in safeguarding your business relationships.

Our commercial dispute lawyers offer pragmatic, timely, and cost-effective advice, tailoring solutions to your specific needs.

With a deep understanding of the risks involved and the sectors in which we operate, we handle cases in the High Court, major arbitration bodies, and internationally.

Our team includes solicitor-advocates and experts with sector-specific knowledge, enabling us to deliver efficient outcomes even in the most intricate disputes.

We prioritise outcomes, not the process, working alongside our clients ensure the right solution is found, minimising the impact on your business while maximising success. That means being experienced in all forms of alternative dispute resolution in addition to the formal methods of litigation.

Chambers Review

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Litigation - South West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon has a highly commended team of well-reputed practitioners, known for handling high-value national and international disputes. The firm's expertise covers matters arising from claims of professional negligence, breach of contract and contentious insolvency proceedings. It advises an enviable list of key commercial clients, particularly those from the transport, financial services, retail and energy sectors.

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Work Highlights

Burges Salmon represented Rockpool Investments in unfair prejudice proceedings against their managing partner in regards to a scheme created to dilute capital interests.

Strengths

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Their representation is excellent, they are able to take complex matters and bring clarity to it.

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They were always very prompt and ensured we were kept up-to-date on next steps and their response times.

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They are very responsive and provide excellent client management.

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Their representation is excellent, they are able to take complex matters and bring clarity to it.

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They were always very prompt and ensured we were kept up-to-date on next steps and their response times.

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They are very responsive and provide excellent client management.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Burnette

Head of Litigation

Band 2

Andrew Burnette's practice covers a broad range of work, including contractual disputes and negligence claims. He is also noted for his particular knowledge in professional indemnity.

Andrew is lovely to work with, extremely knowledgeable and very client-friendly.

Andrew Burnette is an exemplary partner. We are very glad to have him on our side.

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David Hall

Band 2

David Hall is recognised as an expert in high-value commercial disputes and is also renowned for his expertise in fraud cases. He regularly handles complex litigation across the UK.

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