Commercial and Corporate Litigation | Europe

Clifford Chance offers an outstanding disputes practice with a strong bench of talented litigators. The firm is regularly appointed by major clients to advise on litigation arising out of complex transactions and business arrangements, and frequently acts in major shareholder disputes and breach of contract cases. The London office offers clients the benefit of a significant global presence during multi-jurisdictional proceedings.

Freshfields is a market-leading firm with a strong focus on high-stakes commercial and corporate litigation. The team has an impressive ability to handle highly complex matters concerning multiple parties and jurisdictions, and is known for acting on behalf of blue-chip clients including multinational corporations and ultra high net worth individuals. Practitioners at the firm regularly act on big-ticket shareholder disputes in the Commercial Court, representing both corporations and minority shareholders.

A&O Shearman fields an experienced group of litigators tackling a broad spread of work on behalf of an impressive roster of high-end clients. The disputes team is known for representing multinational companies in the financial services, energy and technology spaces. It offers considerable expertise in handling complicated cross-border cases and regularly handles high-value shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims and post-transaction proceedings.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is a dedicated litigation firm with a fine reputation for handling high-level commercial and business-related matters that present substantial financial and reputational risk. The firm is experienced in joint venture, shareholder and other corporate disputes, including those with significant international aspects. It acts for blue-chip clients including private equity firms, technology companies and high net worth businesspeople.

Latham & Watkins has a well-established litigation team with substantial experience handling high-profile cases. The team is noted for its expertise in contractual breaches, joint venture disputes and shareholder claims. Its clients include asset managers as well as leading companies in technology and natural resources.

Skadden is recognised for its high level of corporate and litigation expertise in the UK and internationally. It has strength in shareholder disputes and matters concerning individuals based abroad, with key experience in multi-jurisdictional and offshore matters. The team is adept at handling cases at all levels, including the UK Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

White & Case has a strong litigation offering that is particularly well regarded on large-scale cross-border mandates covering the USA, Asia, Europe and offshore jurisdictions. It is adept at handling disputes over corporate control and shareholder issues as well as big-ticket contractual matters. The team represents clients across a broad range of sectors, including mining, heavy industry, technology and financial services.

BCLP has a well-regarded litigation practice with robust expertise in high-profile disputes in the UK and abroad. The London office is able to advise on complex cross-border matters owing to its international resources. The team regularly handles high-value commercial contracts disputes for clients across a range of sectors, including aviation, transport and logistics. The group also has expertise in shareholder disputes.

Covington & Burling advises on post-transaction and contractual disputes for an impressive client base that includes multinational companies and high net worth individuals. The team's areas of expertise also include disputes arising from insolvency and in the life sciences sector. It has notable strength in handling multi-jurisdictional litigation, aided by its strong US presence.

Jones Day is an international firm with a noted ability to handle cross-border litigation work. It is adept at handling cases involving shareholder actions, complex contractual issues and joint venture disputes. The firm represents well-known companies and institutions across a range of sectors, including financial services, technology and aviation.

Kirkland & Ellis has a sophisticated litigation team well known for its experience acting in high-profile and complex disputes. The firm frequently advises clients on cross-border matters including shareholder actions, commercial claims and contested corporate transactions. The team also has particular expertise representing private equity firms.

Norton Rose Fulbright fields an experienced team advising on a range of commercial and corporate litigation matters. The firm regularly takes on complex shareholder disputes and breach of contract claims, and often represents international clients in cases requiring multi-jurisdictional coordination. The group handles disputes that arise in a number of sectors, including energy, financial services and technology.

Reed Smith advises clients on the full range of commercial disputes arising from high-value corporate transactions. The firm regularly handles multi-jurisdictional mandates and has particular expertise in the financial services, retail and technology sectors. The team's expertise also extends to substantial disputes concerning commodities and natural resources.

Baker McKenzie can leverage its strong international presence to act for ultra high net worth individuals and large corporate entities on a range of commercial and corporate litigation. The London team regularly acts on complex shareholder, breach of contract and joint venture disputes, often involving multiple jurisdictions.

Dechert has a well-known disputes team with a notable focus on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional cases. The London office handles commercial litigation relating to breaches of contract along with shareholder, joint venture and transactional disputes. The firm represents a broad roster of clients including global corporations and high net worth individuals.

Goodwin's London team has extensive experience representing a broad range of clients in commercial litigation spanning numerous industries including technology, life sciences and financial services. The team regularly acts for these clients in complex shareholder, breach of contract and joint venture matters.