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Pinsent Masons has a sophisticated team with notable litigation expertise and cross-border experience. The group regularly handles commercial contract cases, including those that concern technology and outsourcing contracts. It also advises on shareholder litigation, corporate control issues and disputes concerning the financial sector.
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Pinsent Masons defended UCL in relation to claims brought by 5,000 current and former students for breach of contract arising out of disruption to in-person teaching due to strike action and public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pinsent Masons is so strategic – everything is very fluid. The team stayed focused on the outcome and the work needed to reach it.
They were always there when we needed them. Communications were excellent, and they showed a great deal of knowledge and patience with the litigation.
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James McBurney has vast experience in leading teams in a range of corporate disputes, including financial and breach of warranty claims. He is also well versed in IT and telecommunications-related litigation.
Rather than just telling me what the law is, he wasn't afraid to tell me what we ought to do. He proactively gave me recommendations on the next steps, I always felt like I was in safe hands with him.
James is a charming professional who I would use again.
He's unflappable; nothing ever fazes him, and he always stays calm when stuff hits the fan in litigation.
James is a super lawyer; always focused on delivering the best outcome for his client while also being technically accurate and tactically savvy.
He always thinks strategically, does not get distracted by small issues, keeps the bigger picture in mind and gets the commercial aspect of the decision that the client has to make.
Litigation
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