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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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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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Skadden successfully represented French paper company Sequana and the former directors of one of its subsidiaries, AWA, in Supreme Court proceedings that raised questions surrounding the duties of company directors when a company is at risk of insolvency.
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"Skadden has excellent depth of resources and provides a very good service."
"They provide precision and pragmatic advice."
"Skadden has excellent depth of resources and provides a very good service."
"They provide precision and pragmatic advice."
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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 excellent - he is extremely careful, thorough and cuts through all the rubbish. He has a very good nose for the correct tactics to follow and doesn't get flustered."
"He's an excellent adviser."