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Freshfields

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Bayerische Landesbank and Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, securing anti-suit injunctions to halt Russian proceedings with regards to a construction project dispute.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields' strength is the quality of its work, the strength in depth across the team and its vast experience. The responsiveness including at the most senior partner level is very high.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields is excellent as a firm, superb to work with and the team is very good.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields has very in-depth knowledge. The team works very cohesively and is very aware of client needs.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields has outstanding, high quality associates who are brilliant and get involved.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal

  • Freshfields is very efficient and responsive and has a worldwide network. The firm handles extremely complex matters, and acts very prudently and strategically, thinking of every detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James M Kennedy
    James M Kennedy

    James M Kennedy

    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 is a real statesman in the field. He works incredibly hard and has excellent client handling skills.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal

    • I would trust James with bet the farm litigation. He is wise, sensible, calm and clever. He understands the detail.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal
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  • Alison Kirby-Harris
    Alison Kirby-Harris

    Alison Kirby-Harris

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

    • Alison Kirby-Harris is very talented and very clever.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Ali is very impressive, and well trusted by clients. She is super impressive to work with.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Ali has a very quick way of thinking. She easily understands complex situations and adjusts the strategy in accordance with the client's needs.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Alison is an excellent lawyer and very accomplished litigator in commercial court.

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  • Samantha Trevan
    Samantha Trevan

    Samantha Trevan

    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.

    • Sam Trevan is great, she is really clever, very hardworking and has very good judgement.

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  • Eid-Daniel Jadon
    Eid-Daniel Jadon

    Eid-Daniel Jadon

    Eid-Daniel Jadon is a senior associate in the firm's dispute resolution group. Eid assists on complex international disputes.

    • Eid is very responsive and strategic. He sees the essential points in very complex structures and gives clear advice on the consequences of different options.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Eid is a very skilled senior associate who makes a difference.

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