Commercial and Corporate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells is a top-quality litigation outfit with considerable experience in handling complex, high-value cases. It has noted strength in corporate matters, including big-ticket shareholder, joint venture and post-acquisition disputes. The firm is also well known for its ability to take on cases with challenging multi-jurisdictional aspects. Solicitors at the firm are instructed by an enviable array of clients, including financial institutions, mining companies and ultra high net worth individuals.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells represented FTP Group and its CEO in various commercial litigation matters arising out of a share purchase agreement with Onecom Group Limited and certain business agreements between FTP Group.
Strengths
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"Hogan Lovells has a good team of associates who are collaborative, collegiate and try to work openly together with the client."
"Hogan Lovells is an absolute litigation powerhouse. The team is something to fear on the other side of a case."
"Hogan Lovells has a good team with a strong and direct house style. They pack a punch."
"This is a top-level legal service with an understanding of the clients' needs and an attentive attitude towards them."
"Hogan Lovells are smart, well drilled and efficient."
"Hogan Lovells has a good team of associates who are collaborative, collegiate and try to work openly together with the client."
"Hogan Lovells is an absolute litigation powerhouse. The team is something to fear on the other side of a case."
"Hogan Lovells has a good team with a strong and direct house style. They pack a punch."
"This is a top-level legal service with an understanding of the clients' needs and an attentive attitude towards them."
"Hogan Lovells are smart, well drilled and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Hardman is well respected in the market for his excellence in handling high-value commercial and corporate disputes.
"He's extraordinarily well versed in the context of very large claims."
"Chris has a wealth of experience that benefits clients of the firm."
"He is very good at what he does."
Kevin Lloyd has an outstanding reputation as a commercial litigator, regularly acting on major cases that centre on disputed shareholder agreements, joint ventures and contractual breaches. He acts for an extensive client base that includes leading natural resources companies and private equity firms.
"Kevin has a fearsome reputation as one of the shrewdest and most feared litigators in London."
"Kevin Lloyd is extremely savvy and has a natural feel for commercial litigation."
"He is an absolute legend and a great operator."
Alex Sciannaca has a significant practice advising on weighty contract disputes and other commercial litigation matters. He frequently advises on cases involving complex cross-border and offshore aspects.
"Alex is a very experienced professional with a clear understanding of customer needs and a strategic vision of their solution."
"Alex is careful, measured and clever. He is thoughtful and cerebral."
"Alex is good and knows what he is doing."
Ivan Shiu is adept at handling contractual and shareholder disputes, particularly in cases where there is a strong international element. He represents companies in a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, technology, telecoms and transport.
"Ivan is very calm under pressure."
Neil Mirchandani possesses a high degree of expertise in commercial and corporate disputes, with notable experience in litigation involving multiple jurisdictions. He is known for his work with clients from the financial services sector and also represents high net worth individuals.
"Neil is a tactical lawyer who everyone listens to."