Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
Chambers Review
Skadden is recognised for its high level of corporate and litigation expertise in the UK and internationally. It has strength in shareholder disputes and matters concerning individuals based abroad, with key experience in multi-jurisdictional and offshore matters. The team is adept at handling cases at all levels, including the UK Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
Work Highlights
- Skadden successfully represented French paper company Sequana and the former directors of one of its subsidiaries, AWA, in Supreme Court proceedings that raised questions surrounding the duties of company directors when a company is at risk of insolvency.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden has excellent depth of resources and provides a very good service."
"They provide precision and pragmatic advice."
"Skadden has excellent depth of resources and provides a very good service."
"They provide precision and pragmatic advice."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Macaulay has a strong track record of acting for investors and corporate entities on complex cross-border litigation. He demonstrates notable expertise in contractual and shareholder disputes.
"Bruce is excellent - he is extremely careful, thorough and cuts through all the rubbish. He has a very good nose for the correct tactics to follow and doesn't get flustered."
"He's an excellent adviser."