Commercial and Corporate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Chambers Review
Freshfields is a market-leading firm with a strong focus on high-stakes commercial and corporate litigation. The team has an impressive ability to handle highly complex matters concerning multiple parties and jurisdictions and is known for acting on behalf of blue-chip clients including multinational corporations and ultra high net worth individuals. Practitioners at the firm regularly act on big-ticket shareholder disputes in the Commercial Court, representing both corporations and minority shareholders.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's dispute resolution team provided advice to DAZN on the impact of the pandemic on over 70 of its contractual agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields take a measured but thoughtful and practical approach."
"All lawyers and associates are very committed and supportive, and their attention to detail and responsiveness is first-class."
"The firm is able to manage multiple complex issues and has a firm grasp of the short, medium and longer-term strategy."
"Freshfields take a measured but thoughtful and practical approach."
"All lawyers and associates are very committed and supportive, and their attention to detail and responsiveness is first-class."
"The firm is able to manage multiple complex issues and has a firm grasp of the short, medium and longer-term strategy."
Notable Practitioners
James Kennedy is experienced in handling litigation relating to breaches of contract and shareholder agreements, as well as tortious interference. He is frequently instructed by blue-chip clients, including FTSE 100 companies and international conglomerates, on a range of high-stakes cases.
"James has an impressive handle on the details which really instils confidence in his clients."
"James is a strong practitioner in this space."
"James Kennedy is top-notch."
Samantha Trevan is the London head of commercial disputes at Freshfields. She has considerable experience handling litigation with cross-border elements, including high-value contractual and transactional disputes.
"Samantha is an excellent leader and has extensive awareness of all matters."
"She's a great team leader."
"Samantha provides excellent service."
Alison Kirby-Harris is increasingly recognised for her experience in handling significant litigation, including private equity and M&A-related disputes.
"Alison is very impressive and thorough as well as being technically strong."
"Alison has an in-depth command of everything litigation. She has the ability to think holistically about the problem and implement a multifaceted strategy."
"She is so into the details and across the case on every point."
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