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Michelmores LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Michelmores LLP

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Forward-thinking dispute resolution

Our Commercial and Regulatory Disputes team has a wealth of experience in conducting litigation in the High Court, arbitration and through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods.

Our team frequently advises on financial matters, including corporate breakdown, financial services and the FCA’s regulatory standards, financial crime, insurance coverage and private wealth. Our specialist team offers seamless support, covering everything from crisis management to representing you in front of regulators and authorities through our in-house KC.

Through our collaborative approach to supporting our clients, we draw on the expertise of the wider Firm to cover all angles and help you navigate the practical challenges of your dispute.

International dispute resolution

We routinely represent clients with an international reach. As members of the International Bar Association, we routinely represent clients operating across the globe. With a close network of international law firms to collaborate with, we can support on cross-border and international jurisdiction matters with any degree of complexity.

Our dispute resolutions team is ranked in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 in relation to commercial litigation, policyholder coverage disputes, fraud and regulatory investigations.

Chambers Review

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Litigation - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Michelmores is a prominent firm in the South West with a presence in London to better assist international clients and handle high-value claims. The practice is experienced in handling a range of contractual disputes, including breaches of statutory and fiduciary duties, with further expertise in matters that concern joint ventures and shareholder agreements. The firm's clients include major corporations and financial institutions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Michelmores continued to act for Intelsat Global in an international contractual dispute, as well as in various other claims with a combined value of USD50 million.

Strengths

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  • Michelmores offers empathy, expertise, experience, knowledge and consistency.

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  • Michelmores is pragmatic, commercial in its advice and supportive in understanding what matters to our business

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  • Michelmores offers very clear and focused thinking and is very understanding and respectful of client feedback.

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  • Michelmores is an innovative law firm offering good lawyers who are fun to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tim Richards
    Tim Richards

    Tim Richards

    Tim Richards is a highly regarded commercial litigator as well as a trained mediator. He is also the managing partner of Michelmores.
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  • Jonathan Kitchin
    Jonathan Kitchin

    Jonathan Kitchin

    Jonathan Kitchin is an experienced litigation lawyer who handles a range of disputes, including both contractual and corporate disputes. He heads the commercial and regulatory disputes team at Michelmores.

    • Jonathan Kitchin is a stellar partner and one of most tactically astute people I have ever worked with.

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    • Jonathan Kitchin is simply excellent.

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    • Jonathan is extremely smart and astute, possessing great communication skills.

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  • Sara Chisholm-Batten
    Sara Chisholm-Batten

    Sara Chisholm-Batten

    Sara Chisholm-Batten is an experienced litigator who regularly handles international contractual disputes, as well as other complex disputes including shareholder disputes and fraud claims.

    • Sara Chisholm-Batten is incredibly efficient and hard-working. She is truly excellent.

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  • Charlotte Bolton
    Charlotte Bolton

    Charlotte Bolton

    Charlotte Bolton is a senior associate who frequently assists clients on commercial litigation. Her wider practice also involves a significant focus on IP disputes.

    • Charlotte Bolton is a very capable lawyer and provides great service.

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    • Charlotte Bolton is brilliant.

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  • Emily Aggett
    Emily Aggett

    Emily Aggett

    Emily Aggett is recognised as a star associate for her increasingly active practice. She advises clients on contractual disputes and also has notable expertise in contentious matters surrounding data protection.

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