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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS is an expansive and well-resourced firm with an impressive dispute resolution team. The firm handles a broad range of commercial litigation, including matters with substantial international elements, and is often instructed on corporate matters involving contested SPAs and shareholder disputes. The group acts for leading clients in a range of industries including construction, technology and pharmaceuticals.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS secured a strike-out for Viva Telecom in a EUR1.2 billion multiparty claim seeking to set aside its initial acquisition of the Vivacom business in the Commercial Court.

Strengths

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CMS is a full-service firm with very broad capabilities.

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It's an excellent team with deep understanding and seamless communication flow.

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It's a really strong team and an absolute pleasure to deal with.

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They are able to handle the most sophisticated and complex of mandates with a real mastery of the field.

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The team has a unique balance of individuals who can span almost all aspects of this challenging division.

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Notable Practitioners

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5
Benedict Trust
5
Band 5
Ben Trust is co-head of CMS's litigation and arbitration team. He has extensive experience handling complex, cross-border disputes for significant corporate clients.

Ben is always available for his clients and always exercises extremely good judgement.

He has a very impressive grasp of where the litigation fits in the hierarchy of the client's more global ambitions, which is particularly valuable.

He's extremely well-rounded, exceptionally intelligent and can change gears without missing a step.

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5
Luke Pardey
5
Band 5

Luke Pardey is adept at representing both claimants and defendants in large commercial disputes. He has notable experience acting in shareholder disputes and contractual disputes.

Luke's client management skills are excellent.

He is sophisticated in his approach to litigation.

Luke Pardey is an absolute joy to work with. He is hands-on, runs his team superbly well and seems always to be at least a couple of steps ahead of his opponents.

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Benedict Trust
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