Trowers & Hamlins LLP, Litigation

About

Provided by Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Recognised in the market and well known for acting on some of the highest profile domestic and international litigation, our track record ranges from compelling a reversal of a government policy acting for the lead claimants in one of The Lawyer’s ‘Top 20’ cases of 2016, to acting for a central bank in a billion dollar fraud.

Known for the quality of our service and strength of the relationships we build – the vast majority of our work comes to us on recommendation. Collegiate and connected – we have a focus on nurturing and growing talent inside our business as well as attracting leading expertise from across the legal sector.

We have a significant track record in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Midlands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Trowers & Hamlins receives recognition in the market for its expertise in complex litigation mandates, including large group actions. The Birmingham-based team is able to advise on multi-jurisdictional issues, including civil fraud actions and asset recovery, as well as on shareholder and contractual disputes. It is active in contentious matters in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing and healthcare.

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Work Highlights

Trowers & Hamlins represented two shareholders in a shareholder dispute concerning the diversion of a business opportunity and assets valued at £58 million.

Strengths

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The firm takes a very personal approach and understands my concerns. The lawyers take the time to understand and immerse themselves in the details of the case.

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All members of the team were experienced commercial litigators with a clear understanding of all substantive and procedural issues.

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The lawyers are very good and have good experience with High Court matters. They also know the outcome is more important than the dispute and the legal points.

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The lawyers exhibited a broad range of credentials that were very relevant to our client's issues and sector.

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Trowers & Hamlins is a real rising force in the West Midlands litigation scene. It has a really slick operation and a wealth of experience in fraud-related cases.

Litigation respondent
UK

The firm takes a very personal approach and understands my concerns. The lawyers take the time to understand and immerse themselves in the details of the case.

Litigation respondent
UK

All members of the team were experienced commercial litigators with a clear understanding of all substantive and procedural issues.

Litigation respondent
UK

The lawyers are very good and have good experience with High Court matters. They also know the outcome is more important than the dispute and the legal points.

Litigation respondent
UK

The lawyers exhibited a broad range of credentials that were very relevant to our client's issues and sector.

Litigation respondent
UK

Trowers & Hamlins is a real rising force in the West Midlands litigation scene. It has a really slick operation and a wealth of experience in fraud-related cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Helen Briant

Band 2

Helen Briant has experience in a wide range of commercial disputes, including shareholder litigation and breaches of fiduciary duties, as well as cases where fraud is alleged.

Helen Briant is a very sound litigator. She is particularly good at strategy and helping the client with what to do and what not to do.

Five-star review. I love working with her. Helen Briant provides London-quality work in Birmingham.

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Jamie De Souza

Band 4

Jamie De Souza is a notable up-and-coming lawyer with significant experience in shareholder disputes, contractual claims, joint venture terminations and insolvency-related matters.

He is innovative and always armed with a range of solutions regardless of the issue.

He is active and thoughtful, with a keen tactical and strategic awareness.

Jamie de Souza is a great lawyer; very reliable and technical strong at all times.

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