Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Clifford Chance offers an outstanding disputes practice with a strong bench of talented litigators. The firm is regularly appointed by major clients to advise on litigation arising out of complex transactions and business arrangements and frequently acts on major shareholder disputes and breach of contract cases. The London office offers clients the benefit of a significant global presence during multi-jurisdictional proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance represented News Group Newspapers in its litigation defending numerous claims of voicemail interception and other forms of unlawful information gathering at the News of the World and The Sun.
Strengths
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"Clifford Chance are brilliant at managing procedure and are able to create a strong, professional relationship with the client."
"It's a brilliant team. There's an underlying sense of commitment and they get stuck in."
"They are a Rolls-Royce outfit, absolutely first-rate."
"Clifford Chance are brilliant at managing procedure and are able to create a strong, professional relationship with the client."
"It's a brilliant team. There's an underlying sense of commitment and they get stuck in."
"They are a Rolls-Royce outfit, absolutely first-rate."
Notable Practitioners
Maxine Mossman focuses on disputes arising from corporate transactions and relationships. She has experience handling major cases that result from contested acquisitions as well as contractual issues.
"Maxine is very good on the technical side of the law but she is also very calm, and is excellent with clients."
"She's a brilliant leader, and someone who leads by example."
"She's brainy, produces superb documents and is a brilliant motivator for the team."
Jeremy Kosky leads the commercial litigation team for Clifford Chance in London. He has a broad array of experience representing clients including major companies, financial institutions and high-profile individuals in significant disputes.
"Jeremy is very experienced, calm and strategic."
"He is extremely effective and a really good litigator."
Julian Acratopulo has a wide array of litigation experience, including substantial post-M&A and contractual disputes. He is experienced in handling cross-border disputes and also has notable expertise in the aviation sector.
"Julian is a very good litigator. He's good commercially and runs a really good team."
"He is highly intelligent, a superb team leader and a first-rate tactician."
"He has a great command of detail."
Christopher Yates has experience advising clients across a broad array of disputes, including those related to contested joint ventures and SPAs. He is particularly noted for his work for clients in the sports sector.
"Chris is very responsive, willing to discuss every detail and able to grasp the commercial reality of our sector."
"He's very effective and easy to work with."
Helen Carty heads the London litigation and dispute resolution team at Clifford Chance. She regularly acts for clients such as private equity firms in a range of disputes related to regulatory investigations and contested acquisitions.
"Helen is extremely helpful, provides first-class legal advice and makes sure clients receive seamless service in cross-border matters."