Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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Stephenson Harwood has considerable strength in commercial litigation, particularly on large-scale contractual and joint venture disputes. The firm often acts for ultra high net worth individuals, as well as large multinational companies. It is particularly strong in cross-border claims with clients based overseas and regularly handles shareholder litigation and disputes relating to corporate ownership and control.
Work Highlights
- Stephenson Harwood acted on behalf of Primer Design and its listed French parent company, Novacyt, in both its defence of a GBP134 million contractual claim brought by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and its pursuit of an GBP81 million counterclaim to recover sums due for unpaid invoices related to the supply of COVID-19 testing kits and other services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephenson Harwood has a very efficient team that is always available to provide support."
"They have a good breadth of expertise."
"Stephenson Harwood has a very efficient team that is always available to provide support."
"They have a good breadth of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Genevieve Quierin is regularly instructed on high-value commercial litigation and group actions. She has experience advising on significant shareholder disputes, among other matters.
"Genevieve is very good at breaking down very complex points of law."
"She is at the top of her game and absolutely excellent commercially with a real ability to engage with clients."
"Genevieve is a good strategist, very communicative and always makes time to understand our business."