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Slaughter and May

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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Slaughter and May

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Regardless of where your business sits on the maturity curve (from innovative start-ups looking to disrupt the market, through to recognised global conglomerates with an established industry presence), your commercial arrangements are fundamental to the success of your business.

When contracting these arrangements you will need to:

rapidly assess the commercial and legal risks and issues involved
focus on those risks and issues which represent the true ‘value drivers’ in your deal
clearly document the arrangement in a way which ensures your interests and commercial concerns are protected, while appropriately incentivising your counterparty to perform
Our market leading Commercial Contracts and Strategic Sourcing practices have extensive experience across all forms of contracts and commercial agreements.

We prioritise understanding how your commercial arrangement fits into your wider business strategy and the key risks and opportunities that this presents. Our attention to your specific needs means we provide you with focussed legal and strategic advice that goes to the value of your deal.

Our contractual solutions are tailored to the circumstances of your particular transaction and your organisation. We will embark on your new projects with no preconceptions as to the ‘right way’ to implement them but rather with a pragmatic, flexible approach which draws on our broad and varied contracting experience.

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Slaughter and May offers a strong litigation outfit that is regularly instructed to act on significant disputes. The team's expertise includes contractual litigation, as well as that concerning shareholder disagreements, contested transactions and joint ventures. The firm acts for leading clients in finance, technology, energy and healthcare, and also possesses significant cross-border capabilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Slaughter and May continued to advise BHP Group on the large group action proceedings following the collapse of the Fundao Dam.

Strengths

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  • Slaughter and May's strengths are its sophistication and creativeness in thinking, and strategic preparation and implementation. The firm is fully available, responsive and committed to us.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
  • Slaughter and May is exceptionally bright and well versed in handling complexity. The team is very strong at all levels and exceptionally responsive.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
  • It is a team of fantastic lawyers who can turn themselves to anything.

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  • Slaughter and May combines wise strategic advice and comprehensive command of complicated factual matters with the professional excellence one expects from the firm.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Camilla Sanger
    Band 4Camilla Sanger

    Camilla Sanger

    Camilla Sanger is recognised for her broad commercial disputes practice. She has particular expertise in post-M&A contractual and shareholder disputes.

    • Camilla is a extremely smart and skilled in both managing a complex matter and offering innovative and robust legal solutions.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
    • Clients love her and she's a brilliant lawyer.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
  • Band 5Efstathios Michael
    Band 5Efstathios Michael

    Efstathios Michael

    Efstathios Michael advises clients on a broad range of complex disputes, often with cross-border elements. He is particularly noted for his work defending collective proceedings and group claims.
    • The extent to which he gets involved in the detail is incredible.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
    • Efstathios is someone you want to have in your team for a complex dispute. His experience and strong strategic vision are hard to beat.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
  • Up and ComingSmriti Sriram
    Up and ComingSmriti Sriram

    Smriti Sriram

    Smriti Sriram is increasingly recognised for her experience representing clients in shareholder and contractual disputes across a wide range of business sectors.

    • Smriti is so exceptional in her analysis.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK

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