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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills is a top-tier firm with a superb reputation for handling big-ticket disputes in the corporate and financial worlds. The firm advises prominent clients around the globe on litigation concerning joint ventures, shareholder agreements and contested acquisitions, as well as on group action defence. The London-based disputes team offers robust industry expertise in areas such as energy, mining and telecoms.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills successfully represented Virgin Enterprises in a High Court claim for damages for repudiatory breach of contract.  

Strengths

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There is a promptness and punctuality to their responses.

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The team are globally minded with deep knowledge of their jurisdictions. They are highly responsive at short notice too.

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Herbert Smith Freehills are always available and responsive, providing clear and concise advice, documentation and proposals for strategy and next steps.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alan Watts
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Alan Watts
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Alan Watts is an experienced litigator who regularly handles high-value disputes concerning breaches of contract and fiduciary duties as well as fraudulent misrepresentation. He has notable expertise in defending multinational companies and other leading clients in sectors such as logistics, retail and technology. He also has a strong group action defence practice.

He is a powerhouse and clearly well respected.

Alan is an extremely experienced litigator and is able to communicate effectively and concisely to international stakeholders.

Alan takes a pragmatic and commercial approach.

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Natasha Johnson
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Natasha Johnson
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Natasha Johnson has significant experience in a variety of commercial disputes, including large multiparty cases. She assists a range of clients including corporates, financial institutions and funds.

Natasha is first-class at investigating sensitive matters.

Her emotional intelligence is surpassed only by her intellectual intelligence. She has complete clarity in thought and excels in distilling huge matters into digestible bites.

Natasha is a highly respected professional who has clearly earned total trust and confidence from her clients.

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Alan Watts
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Alan Watts
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Natasha Johnson
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Natasha Johnson
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