Commercial and Corporate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
Chambers Review
Goodwin's London team has extensive experience representing a broad range of clients in commercial litigation spanning numerous industries including technology, life sciences and financial services. The team regularly acts for these clients in complex shareholder, breach of contract and joint venture matters.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin acted for Industrial and Financial Systems UK in its breach of contract and warranty claim in the Commercial Court against the former shareholders of Axios Systems.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Goodwin keeps the same interest, care and support for the tedious follow-ups as they do for the trial proceedings. They make your life as a client very easy."
"The firm is responsive and able to manage complex potential litigation matters at pace."
"Goodwin's team considers different scenarios and potential legal strategies applicable to the case. They understand the business needs of the client and are able to act accordingly."
"Goodwin keeps the same interest, care and support for the tedious follow-ups as they do for the trial proceedings. They make your life as a client very easy."
"The firm is responsive and able to manage complex potential litigation matters at pace."
"Goodwin's team considers different scenarios and potential legal strategies applicable to the case. They understand the business needs of the client and are able to act accordingly."
Notable Practitioners
Oliver Glynn-Jones is the UK head of litigation at Goodwin. He handles a broad range of litigation proceedings, including significant breaches of contract and shareholder disputes.
"Ollie is a very smart lawyer with great energy. He is very tenacious."
"Oliver is smart, practical, commercial and approachable. He is an incredibly strong individual."
"Oliver is a very seasoned litigator who is hugely experienced, highly organised and efficient."
"He is super responsive, experienced and suave. He has great commercial awareness, understands the client's needs and is able to deliver on them."
Sarah McAtominey assists clients with shareholder and contractual claims, among other disputes. She has experience advising corporate clients as well as high net worth individuals.
"Sarah is a strategic thinker, very easy to work with and knows her stuff."
"She is incredibly intellectual and very pragmatic."
"Sarah McAtominey is a strong litigator."
Ranked Lawyers at
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