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Travers Smith LLP

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Travers Smith demonstrates considerable ability in litigation regarding corporate control issues and M&A transactions. The firm also handles shareholder disputes and litigation arising out of a range of commercial arrangements. Its strong client base includes blue-chip technology companies and private equity firms. The firm is highly adept at cross-border proceedings, with significant experience representing clients based outside the UK as well as coordinating across multiple jurisdictions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Travers Smith continued to represent various Hewlett Packard Enterprise group companies in proceedings arising out of HP's USD11 billion acquisition of Autonomy.

Strengths

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  • Travers Smith is highly responsive, immersed in the detail, and provides deep strategic and commercial insights into all parts of the case.

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  • The firm is intellectually brilliant from a legal and commercial perspective but equally caring and empathetic. Travers Smith is an intellectual powerhouse but with a very hands-on, personal approach.

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  • Travers Smith provides direct access to experienced partners with commercial perspective. The firm has excellent market knowledge.

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  • Travers Smith sits at the premium end of commercial dispute resolution. A City firm with genuine scale and depth, it combines a strong, winning personality with an unusually collaborative culture.

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  • Travers Smith is distinguished by the quality of its lawyers, the speed of its response, its pro-activity and creativity in proposing different options in difficult scenarios.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Caroline Edwards
    Caroline Edwards

    Caroline Edwards

    Caroline Edwards is a commercial litigator who is adept at handling large, multiparty cases with cross-border elements. She has particular expertise representing clients in the financial services sector.
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  • Polly Richard
    Polly Richard

    Polly Richard

    Polly Richard is noted for her work on shareholder disputes and also has experience in commercial litigation concerning fraud and insolvency.

    • Polly’s intellectual rigor, strategic sophistication and tireless diligence mark her as a rising star.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK

    • Polly is excellent and has a combination of black letter lawyers and are business advisors to clients.

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  • Robert Fell
    Robert Fell

    Robert Fell

    Rob Fell is a core part of the dispute resolution department at Travers Smith. He is experienced in handling a variety of commercial disputes, including litigation that involves international elements.

    • Rob's finely tuned instincts, incisive thinking and superb communication bring clarity and reassurance in high‑pressure disputes. His calm presence and unwavering client focus make him indispensable.

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  • Stephanie Lee
    Stephanie Lee

    Stephanie Lee

    Stephanie Lee represents clients in high value, post-transactional disputes. She is particularly adroit at handling S90a disputes, which form a key part of her well-rounded practice.

    • Effortlessly brilliant and unflappable, Steph drills into detail without ever losing sight of the broader strategy. Her precision, calm under pressure and light touch make her a true standout

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