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https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/services/commercial-litigation/

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is a market-leading firm with a strong focus on high-stakes commercial and corporate litigation. The team has an impressive ability to handle highly complex matters concerning multiple parties and jurisdictions and is known for acting on behalf of blue-chip clients including multinational corporations and ultra high net worth individuals. Practitioners at the firm regularly act on big-ticket shareholder disputes in the Commercial Court, representing both corporations and minority shareholders.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's dispute resolution team provided advice to DAZN on the impact of the pandemic on over 70 of its contractual agreements. 

Strengths

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The firm is able to manage multiple complex issues and has a firm grasp of the short, medium and longer-term strategy.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
Global

All lawyers and associates are very committed and supportive, and their attention to detail and responsiveness is first-class.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
Global

Freshfields take a measured but thoughtful and practical approach.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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James M Kennedy
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James M Kennedy
1
Band 1
James Kennedy is experienced in handling litigation relating to breaches of contract and shareholder agreements, as well as tortious interference. He is frequently instructed by blue-chip clients, including FTSE 100 companies and international conglomerates, on a range of high-stakes cases.

James Kennedy is top-notch.

James has an impressive handle on the details which really instils confidence in his clients.

James is a strong practitioner in this space.

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Samantha Trevan
5
Samantha Trevan
5
Band 5
Samantha Trevan is the London head of commercial disputes at Freshfields. She has considerable experience handling litigation with cross-border elements, including high-value contractual and transactional disputes.

Samantha is an excellent leader and has extensive awareness of all matters.

Samantha provides excellent service.

She's a great team leader.

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Alison Kirby-Harris
U
Alison Kirby-Harris
U
Up and Coming
Alison Kirby-Harris is increasingly recognised for her experience in handling significant litigation, including private equity and M&A-related disputes.

She is so into the details and across the case on every point.

Alison has an in-depth command of everything litigation. She has the ability to think holistically about the problem and implement a multi-faceted strategy.

Alison is very impressive and thorough as well as being technically strong.

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Freshfields

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James M Kennedy
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James M Kennedy
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Band 1
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Samantha Trevan
5
Samantha Trevan
5
Band 5
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Alison Kirby-Harris
U
Alison Kirby-Harris
U
Up and Coming
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