Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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Allen & Overy 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.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Overy acted for TP ICAP in several warranty claims against NEX Group, in relation to the GBP1.3 billion acquisition of ICAP’s voice broking business in 2016.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allen & Overy provide flawless advice and case management in commercial litigation."
"They are highly responsive and are always spot-on, providing excellent and swift support."
"The team is very sharp, resourceful and thinks through the issues deeply."
"Allen & Overy provide flawless advice and case management in commercial litigation."
"They are highly responsive and are always spot-on, providing excellent and swift support."
"The team is very sharp, resourceful and thinks through the issues deeply."
Notable Practitioners
Alice Englehart acts for corporates and financial institutions on a range of commercial disputes. These include issues arising from M&A transactions and supply and distribution agreements, as well as shareholder and joint venture disputes.
"Alice Englehart is phenomenal."
"Alice is an impressive lawyer and one of the best I have worked with."
Susanna Charlwood has experience representing clients on a range of commercial disputes. She is particularly noted for her expertise on contentious matters arising out of M&A transactions and joint ventures.
"Susanna always provides excellent support whilst being highly responsive. She is a pleasure to deal with."
"She is attentive with a great mastery of detail."
"Susanna is a very effective team leader and a good technical lawyer."
Maeve Hanna regularly assists on substantial pieces of litigation, including disputes related to the termination of commercial agreements and breaches of warranty.
"Maeve is brilliant."
Ranked Lawyers at
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