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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Simmons & Simmons has a well-regarded litigation team with significant expertise in high-value contractual disputes. The firm also handles substantial pieces of shareholder and post-transaction litigation. The team often acts for leading corporate clients in the technology and telecoms industries, as well as energy and financial services. It has a strong international offering, with the ability to coordinate across multiple jurisdictions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons defended Petrofac against alleged breaches of statutory duties to approximately 200 shareholders.

Strengths

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  • Simmons & Simmons is well-resourced with highly-skilled, well-managed teams of bright solicitors. The firm is very approachable and pragmatic and focuses on sensible commercial solutions.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK

  • The firm is sensible in the way they resource things and just very high quality.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Patrick Boylan
    Patrick Boylan

    Patrick Boylan

    Patrick Boylan is head of Simmons & Simmons dispute resolution practice in London. He has notable expertise advising large corporates, particularly in the telecoms and energy spheres, on contractual and shareholder disputes.

    • Patrick is impressive. He is fully involved and good strategist.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
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