About
Provided by Dentons
We are well known for acting in complex, high value and high-profile disputes across a range of sectors (including cross-border). Highlights this year include:
• Business Disputes – representing US high tech investors GKFF EnNovo LLC in a dispute with the Founder of WFS Technologies Ltd; representing Scotch Whisky Auctions Ltd in proceedings by a former director; acting for an international motorsport company; acting for a Singaporean company against The Rangers Football Club Limited; pursuing a claim against the former Rangers ownership company; and advising on corporate schemes, e.g. The Restaurant Group plc.
• Public Law Litigation – continuing to pursue the Western Isles Council; a State Aid challenge relative to the redevelopment of a major rig fabrication yard; and an instruction in Judicial Review proceedings involving the Commission for Equality and Human Rights. Appointment to the legal panel for Network Rail for a further five years.
• Insolvency Litigation – acting for the Gibraltarian trustee in the bankruptcy of Gregory King; ongoing advice to the Official Receiver in relation to the Carillion insolvency; acting for the joint administrators of (i) the Dunfermline Building Society; and (ii) Kaiam Europe Limited; and acting for creditors in connection with the insolvency of (i) FlyBMI; and (ii) Healthcare Environmental Services Limited.
Chambers Review
Dentons has a broad-based litigation department active in a variety of industry sectors and handling a wide range of domestic and cross-border disputes. It offers a team of solicitor advocates and mediators for commercial litigation, including contractual issues and transaction-related matters. The group also handles shareholder actions and claims arising from insolvency proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Dentons acted for Equorium, part of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group, in the defence of a claim pursued by Scottish Power with regard to an energy supply agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a well-resourced and experienced team able to handle complex and high-value matters."
"They are always able to field the size of team, with appropriate skills, to meet the needs of any given case."
"The team show a willingness to be flexible in their thinking, and are proactive and willing to work with others to provide the fullest and most rounded response."
"They have a well-resourced and experienced team able to handle complex and high-value matters."
"They are always able to field the size of team, with appropriate skills, to meet the needs of any given case."
"The team show a willingness to be flexible in their thinking, and are proactive and willing to work with others to provide the fullest and most rounded response."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Blyth leads the Dentons dispute resolution team in Scotland and also joint leads the UK department. He has notable experience in commercial litigation as well as insolvency and shareholder disputes.
"Douglas is a terrific lawyer and a high-level strategist who always brings ideas to the table. He is calm under pressure and a reassuring presence to have in your corner."
"He has excellent technical and commercial knowledge and always seems to be one step ahead."