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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

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  • Travers Smith acted for Tulip Trading in a claim seeking to recover its access to and control of bitcoin, claiming the private keys were stolen in a hack with the defendants arguing fiduciary and tortious duties to the bitcoin networks.

Strengths

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Travers Smith has become a real litigation powerhouse.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
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Their services are prompt and comprehensive, even out of hours.

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The team always provide advice on time, with the depth required, and take an excellent commercial approach.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
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What is striking about the team is how intellectual and analytical they all are, while still being dynamic and pragmatic. They are all incredibly bright and think through legal issues and strategy.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
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Its people are all brilliant team players and sharp minds.

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Notable Practitioners

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3
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.

Caroline Edwards has very good client handling skills and manages the team efficiently.

Caroline is a strong and versatile practitioner.

She's a really talented individual.

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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.

Robert Fell is an excellent commercial litigator.

Rob Fell leads an excellent team and is a master of managing difficult litigation and tricky issues.

Rob is a gentleman and has really good commercial sense and great judgement.

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

Polly Richard is meticulous about detail.

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation
3
Caroline Edwards
3
Band 3
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5
Robert Fell
5
Band 5
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Polly Richard
U
Up and Coming
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