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Pinsent Masons

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : North West

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Pinsent Masons

Rankings

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Litigation - North West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Pinsent Masons has a well-reputed litigation group able to assist clients with all manner of commercial and company disputes. It is frequently instructed by leading corporate clients on high-value shareholder, warranty and contractual disputes. It represents a wide range of clients, including those in the sports sector, and is well versed in disputes with cross-border considerations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons defended Everton Football Club against claims by the Premier League that the club breached profit and sustainability rules.

Strengths

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  • Pinsents are always readily on hand, they are across the detail very quickly and the defence they offer is highly robust. They are dedicated and highly effective.

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  • While you'd expect technical excellence from a firm like Pinsents, their commercial awareness is one of their strongest points.

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  • They are highly responsive and expert in their subject matter.

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  • All staff have a knowledgeable approach and see our business issue as their business issue.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Julian Diaz-Rainey
    Julian Diaz-Rainey

    Julian Diaz-Rainey

    Julian Diaz-Rainey has a wealth of experience assisting clients with shareholder disputes as well as those that concern breaches of warranty and contract.

    • He builds effective and long-term relationships with his clients, has a great commercial sense and is a peerless strategist in the litigation arena.

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    • Julian is at the very top of his game.

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    • Julian is as good a litigator and leader as you can get outside of London.

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  • Katie Hancock
    Katie Hancock

    Katie Hancock

    Katie Hancock acts for corporate and private clients in a range of litigation, from contract disputes to professional negligence and product recall matters. She also has experience with regard to implementing search orders, internal investigations and injunctive relief.

    • Katie is very experienced and knowledgeable in her subject area, and this comes through in her advice.

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