Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 5
Contact number
(020) 7184 7000About
Provided by Dechert LLP
A skilled commercial litigation team with multi-jurisdictional capabilities
Recognizing the significant impact litigation can have on a company’s ability to achieve its business objectives, Dechert’s skilled complex commercial litigation team helps companies involved in commercial litigation assess their options, contain costs and decide on a course of action consistent with their goals.
We represent companies in complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings across a broad range of industries, including consumer products, financial services, investment funds, insurance, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications, media and technology. Our trial lawyers efficiently and aggressively defend client interests in matters involving breach of contract, consumer fraud and false advertising, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, professional liability and insurance issues, among others.
Representing clients in an array of commercial litigation disputes
Some of our strengths include:
- Appellate
- Class Actions
- Financial Services and Investment Management Litigation and Enforcement
- International and Insolvency Litigation
- Private Equity Industry Litigation and Enforcement
- Product Liability and Mass Torts
- Strategic eDiscovery and Data Management
- Trials
Chambers Review
Dechert has a well-known disputes team with a notable focus on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional cases. The London office handles commercial litigation relating to breaches of contract along with shareholder, joint venture and transactional disputes. The firm represents a broad roster of clients including global corporations and high net worth individuals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dechert provides extremely practical and timely advice and knows the market very well. The whole team was available to address client queries."
"It's a team of incredibly talented individuals who deliver an outstanding service."
"They handle cases and their workload efficiently and with a thorough understanding."
"Dechert provides extremely practical and timely advice and knows the market very well. The whole team was available to address client queries."
"It's a team of incredibly talented individuals who deliver an outstanding service."
"They handle cases and their workload efficiently and with a thorough understanding."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Hearn has a wealth of experience in cross-border litigation, including disputes arising from corporate transactions and commercial agreements.
"Andrew is a very experienced litigator who provides to-the-point advice and a practical approach."