Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons has a well-reputed litigation group able to assist clients with all manner of commercial and company disputes. It is frequently instructed by leading corporate clients on high-value shareholder, warranty and contractual disputes. It represents a wide range of clients, including those in the sports sector, and is well versed in disputes with cross-border considerations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons' client management was particularly impressive. I found them to be extraordinarily professional, always putting the interest of the client first."
"They have a canny ability to listen first to the detail of the matter, probing for further information before giving a view."
"The issues we face have been wide-ranging and complex, but the Pinsent Masons team have always delivered to our needs."
"Pinsent Masons is able to provide advice on everything we request in a timely and responsive manner."
"Pinsent Masons' client management was particularly impressive. I found them to be extraordinarily professional, always putting the interest of the client first."
"They have a canny ability to listen first to the detail of the matter, probing for further information before giving a view."
"The issues we face have been wide-ranging and complex, but the Pinsent Masons team have always delivered to our needs."
"Pinsent Masons is able to provide advice on everything we request in a timely and responsive manner."
Notable Practitioners
Julian Diaz-Rainey has a wealth of experience assisting clients with shareholder disputes as well as those that concern breaches of warranty and contract.
"Julian Diaz-Rainey is an extremely affable and detailed professional. He looks wider than the initial subject to see how secondary discussion points can support the main issue."
"Julian Diaz-Rainey really easy to work with and cuts through the nonsense."
"Julian is always calm and collected under pressure, and always willing to go the extra mile."
"Julian is a wise, experienced litigator. He is sensible and has great judgement."
Katie Hancock acts for corporate and private clients in a range of litigation, from contract disputes to professional negligence and product recall matters. She also has experience with regard to implementing search orders, internal investigations and injunctive relief.
"Katie Hancock explores every point and is very determined to understand what she is being asked to do. She explains things and is very helpful."
"Katie Hancock was sensational in terms of subject matter knowledge and her ability to understand what the case was about."