Commercial and Corporate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 3400 1000Chambers Review
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BCLP has a strong all-round team."
"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."
"BCLP has a hard-working and effective team able to resource matters swiftly and appropriately."
"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 strong all-round team."
"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."
"BCLP has a hard-working and effective team able to resource matters swiftly and appropriately."
"The firm is highly reactive with a wide range of in-house capacity. The team is rapid and attentive to its clients' needs."
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 Shear has a very practical and commercial approach to things."
"Graham is a hands-on lawyer with a strong grasp of the detail and commercial realities of the matter."