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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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In addition to its leading international arbitration practice, Skadden also has an impressive cross-border litigation practice, representing clients in some of the most significant and high-profile matters in the English Courts in recent times, as well as in jurisdictions that follow English law and are subject to appeals to the Privy Council such as Bermuda, the BVI, Cyprus and the Cayman Islands. 

The team's caseload is broad and ranges from strategic international shareholder disputes to judicial review. Our partners have particularly strong credentials in securing and dismissing worldwide freezing orders, and other forms of urgent injunctive relief.

The team comprises solicitor-advocates with rights of audience before the High Court of England and Wales.

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Skadden is recognised for its high level of corporate and litigation expertise in the UK and internationally. It has strength in shareholder disputes and matters concerning individuals based abroad, with key experience in multi-jurisdictional and offshore matters. The team is adept at handling cases at all levels, including the UK Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden represented Investcom Global Limited in a shareholder dispute with the minority shareholders in MTN Liberia.

Strengths

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  • Skadden handles the most challenging matters, particularly where international strategies are needed. Skadden draws on a deep understanding of the jurisdictions and markets in which it operates.

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  • Skadden lawyers provide extraordinary outside the box thinking abilities, 24/7 service, and deep analytical skills that lead to solving the problem.

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  • Skadden provides strategic and tactical advice on framing and bringing a complex claim. The firm grasps issues very quickly, sets expectations at a realistic level and gives strategic advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruce Macaulay
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    Bruce Macaulay

    Bruce Macaulay has a strong track record of acting for investors and corporate entities on complex cross-border litigation. He demonstrates notable expertise in contractual and shareholder disputes.

    • Bruce is very calm and sensible, easy to deal with and has a good relationship with clients as well.

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    • Bruce has seen a lot of big disputes and is very strategic. He is very astute and a pleasure to work with.

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