Litigation
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Band 2
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Gowling WLG has a well-established litigation team in Birmingham, with the ability to handle high-value and multiparty cases. The firm represents a diverse national and international client base that includes manufacturers, healthcare companies, investment funds and energy groups. It advises on disputes arising from commercial contract issues as well as those relating to corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG acted for Mitral Holdco, which is part of Swiss investment company Gyrus Capital's private equity portfolio, in bringing a claim in the Commercial Court for substantial damages. Mitral Holdco is claiming for various breaches of warranty by Livanova PLC relating to the sale of its heart valve business in 2021.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gowling's team have a surgical approach to how to solve a case efficiently, with ultra-efficient litigators."
"The team displayed good subject matter knowledge and strength in depth."
"Gowling repeatedly demonstrated their ability to grasp complex, multifaceted issues and provided clear, unambiguous advice about the optimal route forward."
"Gowling's team have a surgical approach to how to solve a case efficiently, with ultra-efficient litigators."
"The team displayed good subject matter knowledge and strength in depth."
"Gowling repeatedly demonstrated their ability to grasp complex, multifaceted issues and provided clear, unambiguous advice about the optimal route forward."
Notable Practitioners
Sean Adams is fast developing a strong commercial litigation practice. He has notable experience in asset recovery and warranty disputes.
"Sean is responsive and can deftly manage work to agreed timelines."