Department profile
Fieldfisher

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Fieldfisher

Rankings

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Litigation - North West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Fieldfisher houses a respected practice experienced in a variety of disputes such as breach of contract, alleged fraud and professional negligence claims. The firm's clients include corporate and financial sector entities as well as individual businesspeople. It also has expertise in insolvency litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Fieldfisher represented M4nchester Holdings in a multimillion-pound claim concerning the Artez Group of companies, in which Banton Investments alleged that the affairs of the group had been conducted in an unfairly prejudicial manner.

Strengths

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  • Fieldfisher provides strong response times while maintaining high-quality advice and reasonable costs.

    Litigation respondentUK
  • Fieldfisher provides excellent clear communication and proactive management of expectations.

    Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3James Lappin
    Band 3James Lappin

    James Lappin

    James Lappin regularly advises corporate clients and private individuals on a range of contentious mandates, including debt recovery actions and contractual disputes.
    • James is a highly skilled negotiator and communicator, capable of building strong relationships and leading teams.

      Litigation respondentUK
  • Up and ComingDaniel Sheehan
    Up and ComingDaniel Sheehan

    Daniel Sheehan

    Daniel Sheehan's corporate litigation work spans a range of sectors including retail, telecoms, finance and utilities. His clients include high net worth individuals, shareholders and corporates.
    • I cannot rate Daniel highly enough: he showed dedication to understanding our business objectives and translating them into actionable legal strategies.

      Litigation respondentUK
    • Daniel provides practical advice and you have confidence in what he tells you - you know if he tells you fight something, it's worth it, and if he tells you to settle then you should.

      Litigation respondentUK

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