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Lois is the co-head of the litigation and dispute resolution group.

She advises corporates, funds, investors, financial institutions and entrepreneurs on a broad range of complex, cross-border commercial and corporate disputes in High Court and international arbitration, with particular expertise in post M&A, shareholder and joint venture disputes, funds disputes, contentious insolvency, contract disputes, and senior executive restraint of trade disputes.

Lois has broad experience acting for corporates, or individuals with corporate interests, across a range of sectors, including private equity, financial services, aviation, energy, retail, beverages and commodities.

Lois' High Court and arbitration experience includes complex post-deal warranty and indemnity disputes, claims for fraudulent misrepresentation, valuation issues, shareholder rights and unfair prejudice claims, contentious insolvency, banking disputes concerning complex financial products and breach of commercial agreement claims. She also advises on directors' duties and employment issues with respect to senior officers, team moves and breaches of confidence. As well as advising on the resolution of disputes, Lois advises on the prevention of and investigation into financial crime, including bribery and fraud.

Lois is often involved in dealing with highly sensitive matters which go to the heart of a corporate's commercial objectives. She understands the importance of resolving disputes in the context of broader commercial, reputational and often regulatory contexts. Her breadth of experience enables her to deploy a smart strategy to achieve her client’s objectives in a pro­active manner.

Lois’ work is cross-border, often advising a foreign party on English law disputes, including clients from India, Africa, US, and Asia, as well as throughout Europe. She has expertise in High Court and international arbitral trials, as well as expert determination and alternative dispute resolution.

She is Chair of the City of London Law Society Litigation Committee and a Committee Member of the London Solicitor Litigation Association.

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Lois Horne heads the firm's litigation practice and focuses on advising clients on complex cross-border corporate and commercial matters, including post-M&A disputes, warranty and indemnity claims, and shareholder disputes. She has expertise assisting clients in sectors including energy, retail and private equity, among others.

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