Commercial and Corporate Litigation

Travers Smith demonstrates considerable ability in litigation regarding corporate control issues and M&A transactions. The firm also handles shareholder disputes and litigation arising out of a range of commercial arrangements. Its strong client base includes blue-chip technology companies and private equity firms. The firm is highly adept at cross-border proceedings, with significant experience representing clients based outside the UK as well as coordinating across multiple jurisdictions.

"Travers are really terrific. They have uniformly great people and a lovely house style that is down to earth and approachable."

"They have a phenomenal team."

"They are a class act and very astute at picking out helpful points."

Travers Smith continued to represent Hewlett-Packard (HP) in its USD5 billion claim against Autonomy after HP purchased the software company in 2011 for what it alleges was a significant overpayment.

Caroline Edwards is a commercial litigator who is adept at handling large, multiparty cases with cross-border elements. She has particular expertise representing clients in the financial services sector. "Caroline is a very strategic litigator who thinks about the case from all angles." "She's an absolutely class act - clever, charismatic and a really accomplished litigator."

Rob Fell is head of the dispute resolution department at Travers Smith. He is experienced in handling a variety of commercial disputes, including litigation that involves international elements. "He's very strategic and has great commercial litigation instincts." "Rob is an experienced strategist and negotiator."

Polly Richard is noted for her work on shareholder disputes and also has experience in commercial litigation concerning fraud and insolvency. "Polly is a determined advocate who really sees the case through." "She's a force to be reckoned with."