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Litigation - Midlands

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What the Team is Known For

Fieldfisher has a commercial litigation team representing multinational corporate clients in the aerospace, banking and technology industries, among others. It also advises high net worth individuals, including foreign nationals. The Solihull-based team has experience handling contractual disputes and those concerning breaches of directors' duties, with notable expertise in cross-border litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Fieldfisher represented Whistl in a £600 million competition damages claim against Royal Mail.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Darren Kenny
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Darren Kenny earns praise for his cross-border litigation practice, which sees him frequently handling high-value cases concerning breach of contract and fraud.

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James W Sharkey
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James Sharkey is recognised for his considerable expertise in cases of conspiracy, fraud and breach of duty.

He is hugely experienced, and there is nothing in litigation that he has not seen before. He is never fazed.

James Sharkey is an absolute genius. He is a real pleasure to work with and definitely someone you want in your corner when under pressure.

Richard Waugh
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Richard Waugh
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Richard Waugh concentrates his practice on domestic and global commercial litigation. He routinely acts in product defect, financial and misuse of data disputes.

Richard Waugh is superb. He usually listens very acutely and will then deliver a devasting summary, analysis and opinion. He has a wealth of knowledge and deploys it quietly and persuasively.

He is our go-to lawyer for major disputes. Richard is great at strategy and works well with other specialists to deliver excellent service.

Stephen May
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Stephen May
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Stephen May handles disputes on behalf of clients in a range of industries including infrastructure and technology.

Stephen May has a really practical and measured approach to his cases. He is a really fun individual and an impressive lawyer.

He is a great partner to our business and provides constructive advice that is user-friendly and always focused on getting the right result for our business.

Stephen May really puts together great teams and makes them feel a greater sense of ownership of the work.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Darren Kenny
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James W Sharkey
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Richard Waugh
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Richard Waugh
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Stephen May
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Stephen May
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