Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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Addleshaw Goddard has a robust team involved in a range of commercial and corporate litigation. It handles disputes arising out of M&A transactions and commercial agreements, along with significant corporate disputes. The team acts for major companies in the pharmaceutical, food and transport sectors, as well as investment and private equity funds. It has further expertise in disputes concerning the technology sector.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard continued to act for Unitel, Angola's largest telecommunications company, in its Commercial Court proceedings against Unitel International Holdings (UIH), a Dutch company owned by former Unitel chairwoman Isabel dos Santos. Unitel is seeking the repayment of funds lent to UIH in 2012 and 2013 while Ms dos Santos was at the helm of both companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Addleshaw Goddard is a very capable firm that breaks down the steps in litigation clearly and keeps us regularly updated."
"They are always on top of our matters and find solutions to problems."
"They are easy to deal with and very approachable."
"They are responsive, flexible and proactive with outstanding reaction times."
"Addleshaw Goddard is a very capable firm that breaks down the steps in litigation clearly and keeps us regularly updated."
"They are always on top of our matters and find solutions to problems."
"They are easy to deal with and very approachable."
"They are responsive, flexible and proactive with outstanding reaction times."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Molyneux is head of the disputes practice at Addleshaw Goddard. He is an experienced litigator who regularly handles highly complex cases concerning commercial and corporate interests in the UK and internationally.
"Mark is brilliant - he has good client management skills and approaches things with common sense."
"He is a fantastic strategist, I cannot speak highly enough of him."
Maria Frangeskides advises high net worth individuals and large corporates on a range of commercial disputes. She is particularly sought after for her experience in matters pertaining to joint venture and contract disputes.
"Maria is responsive and realistic, with good judgement and a very good way with clients."
Lauren Hamilton represents both corporates and individuals in relation to commercial disputes. She has particular experience in technology-related matters such as those concerning IT supply contracts and transformation projects.
"Lauren is a pleasure to work with."
"She is impressive and isn't afraid to make decisions on a case."