Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 3
Contact number
(0113) 244 5000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons represented JD Wetherspoon in a complex contractual dispute with its lead beer supplier, AB Inbev (trading as Budweiser). The dispute surrounds which party is responsible for the relevant obligations in relation to the placement of AB Inbev’s beer products on the bar taps in JD Wetherspoon’s pubs in the period following ABI taking over as JD Wetherspoon’s ‘lead brewer’ in December 2021.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Pinsent Masons can navigate complex legal landscapes with knowledge, integrity and diligence, ensuring the best possible outcome."
"Their service levels are impressive and they are extremely responsive."
"The firm is well-equipped to handle complex and sophisticated matters, with a strong team of lawyers."
"The team at Pinsent Masons can navigate complex legal landscapes with knowledge, integrity and diligence, ensuring the best possible outcome."
"Their service levels are impressive and they are extremely responsive."
"The firm is well-equipped to handle complex and sophisticated matters, with a strong team of lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
James McBurney has experience across a range of corporate disputes, including financial and breach of warranty claims. He is also well versed in IT-related litigation.
"He is highly knowledgeable, focused, pragmatic, and dedicated."
"James is excellent at deducing the strategy to pursue on matters."
"James is very attentive to his client’s wishes. He is exceptionally responsive and offers a high level of service."