Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(020) 7067 2000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling represented Magnus Roth, one of the founders of Norebo Group, as one of three defendants against a claim for up to USD500 million made by Alexander Tugushev in the Commercial Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Covington are excellent and very thorough in their attention to detail."
"They have an excellent team."
"Covington are excellent and very thorough in their attention to detail."
"They have an excellent team."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Pollack advises clients on an array of complex transactional, contractual and shareholder disputes. He is particularly adept at dealing with overseas clients and with cross-border and offshore matters.
"If you have a tough commercial case, you would want Craig Pollack. He takes no nonsense and has great judgement."
"Craig is a phenomenal litigator."
Louise Freeman co-chairs the commercial litigation practice at Covington. She handles a variety of commercial disputes for clients in sectors including life sciences, pharmaceutical and technology, and is particularly adept at handling contractual litigation.
"Louise is a highly accomplished litigator and an effective leader."
"Louise is extremely smart and sensible."