Chambers Review
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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK
What the Team is Known For
Macfarlanes has a robust litigation group that is regularly instructed on high-value, cross-border matters. The firm manages a broad caseload that includes a significant focus on disputes regarding commercial and corporate agreements. It represents corporate clients, financial institutions and individual executives, and demonstrates notable ability in litigation involving family-owned businesses.
Strengths
"They have very sophisticated lawyers who can easily get their head around complex matters without losing the ability to see the wood for the trees."
"The team have great technical lawyers with heavyweight experience and who are very user-friendly, pragmatic and commercial."
"Macfarlanes have been responsive, attentive, diligent and quick to pick up the intricacies of our business."
Work Highlights
Macfarlanes acted for Genius Sports in its dispute against Sportradar concerning the exclusive rights to collect and use live match data from matches played in the Premier League, the English Football League and the Scottish Professional Football League.
Notable practitioners
Iain Mackie is known for handling complex corporate litigation, including large shareholder and post-transaction disputes. He represents both corporate and individual clients and has notable expertise in cross-border matters.
"Iain is a phenomenal lawyer who combines superior intelligence with deep legal expertise. His advice is always extremely well thought through and designed to be in the client's best interest."
"Iain is a pleasure to work with and makes us feel valued as a client."
"He is a tactically astute opponent."
Lois Horne focuses on advising clients on complex cross-border corporate and commercial matters, including post-M&A disputes, warranty and indemnity claims, and shareholder disputes. She has expertise assisting clients in sectors including energy, retail and private equity, among others.
"Lois provides excellent levels of service and strong understanding of commercial issues."
"She is excellent; very detail-oriented and commercial."