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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

2
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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
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Travers Smith provides direct access to experienced partners with commercial perspective. The firm has excellent market knowledge.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
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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.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
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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
3
Band 3
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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5
Polly Richard
5
Band 5
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.

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

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5
Robert Fell
5
Band 5

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
5
Band 5

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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Commercial and Corporate Litigation
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Caroline Edwards
3
Band 3
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5
Polly Richard
5
Band 5
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5
Robert Fell
5
Band 5
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5
Stephanie Lee
5
Band 5
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