Chambers Review
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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
BCLP has a strong all-round team.
The firm is highly reactive with a wide range of in-house capacity. The team is rapid and attentive to its clients' needs.
BCLP has a hard-working and effective team able to resource matters swiftly and appropriately.
The team is clearly organised and directed so it is focused on the task and is effective in its approach to attaining it. BCLP delivers a high-quality service and can rapidly respond to events.
Work Highlights
BCLP represented Legal and General in a group litigation claim against Glencore concerning alleged losses to shareholders resulting from Glencore's statements to the market.
Notable practitioners
Graham Shear is co-head of commercial disputes at BCLP. He represents corporate and high net worth individual clients in a range of matters including breach of contract claims and investment funds litigation.
Graham is a hands-on lawyer with a strong grasp of the detail and commercial realities of the matter.
Graham Shear has a very practical and commercial approach to things.