‘Maxine Mossman: The best of the best. She’s massively brainy, produces superb documents, and is a delight to work with. She’s one of the biggest players in the market. Outstanding. Julian Acratopulo: He’s the full package: highly intelligent, an outstanding team-leader, a great tactician, and he strikes the fear of God into the opposition. Philip Hill: one of the most sophisticated commercial litigators in the UK. He’s incredibly clever; he’s enormously hard-working; he’s a first-rate tactician, always thinking how best to achieve the best result for the clients; and he’s an outstanding team-leader, A real superstar. Chris Yates: He’s the perfect package: he works harder than anyone, he’s a great lawyer, he’s charm personified, and he’s a winner: what more could you want. James Cranston: He’s superb. He’s terrifically clever, he produces first-rate documents, he’s massively tactically astute, and he’s enormously hard-working. A total superstar.’

‘Max Mossman – a seasoned litigator and excellent tactician.’

‘Fantastic team. the very highest quality service. knowledgeable, strategic and strength in depth’

‘Max Mossman is a great leader. Always calm she leads team with style and grace. Alice darling is a delight to work with. Always across the detail and super-efficient and clever.’

‘The team at Clifford Chance is first-class. What really sets them apart from other firms is their incredible bench strength from Associates to Partners, many of whom I have worked with (see answer below for more detail). The team’s experience advising clients on high-value, complex, cross-jurisdictional matters means that they regularly act for clients in “bet the business” disputes. Clifford Chance has fantastic experience taking cases right through to trial (and winning!) but they will always prioritise the clients’ commercial objectives. They don’t just offer the legal work; they also offer practical and commercial solutions. In my experience, the firm always ensures that they put forward a diverse team which brings together individuals with different levels of seniority, experience, and ways of thinking. This helps enhance the quality of legal service offered to their client, as well as providing insights into different cultural nuances, which is particularly beneficial for clients with international matters.’

‘Helen Carty’s judgement is second to none. She’s a legal firebrand: analytically superb, tenacious, perceptive, incisive, and infinitely calm. Kelwin Nicholls is formidable: endlessly creative in his thinking. Maxine Mossman’s command of her field is awesome. Associates to look out for include Melissa Oppenheim and Sam Harris.’

‘Outstanding department – so many brilliant and hardworking clever individuals who also work well as a team.’

‘Julian Acratopulo – utterly brilliant. The cleverest person in the room. The one who has done all the reading. The one who directs the strategy. The one you would want in a fight! Matthew Scully – hard working and excellent.’

‘The team are consistently brilliant, incisive, available and reliable. The key members of the team are unchanged throughout the engagement which has been very reassuring. Their advice is correct and consistent all the way through.’

‘Natasha Johnson has been a wonderful advisor from the beginning. She provided extensive guidance and reassurance even though the process and issues frequently became more complex and challenging. I was able to reach her or her nominated associates without serious delay as the complexity of the issues in the case against us developed into a highly complex web of issues as charges brought against became more opaque and difficult to understand. I had complete confidence in her and the associates, Christopher Cox (who provided my main day to day support), and his colleague Richard Mendoza, also had my total confidence, proving time and time again the correct advice quickly, in support of Natasha. In the most complex of matters. They were wonderful advisors.’

‘John Whiteoak… quite frankly outstanding. Engaged, passionate and smart in handling a complex case with multiple parties. Always seeking to manage the case in a strategic and pro-active manner and very much seeking to act in his client’s best interests to achieve what was ultimately a very successful outcome. Ably supported by the broader HSF team, most notably his fellow partner Natasha Johnson. Together they worked incredibly well together, providing balance and perspective throughout. I would also call out Richard Mendoza, in particular, for his commitment and engagement over a 5-year period. Always on top of the detail and available to the client.’

‘Alan Watts leads a team of commercial litigators with a well-deserved and exalted reputation in the City. They are able to take on a wide range of disputes and to provide an insightful, commercially-minded service to clients of all kinds. Alan is a calm and unflappable leader, who navigates his way through case crises with elan. His lieutenant, Kate Emanuel, is one of the sharpest litigators in the City, with a razor-sharp brain and a robust sense of humour. They make a most effective double-act and are, unsurprisingly, very popular with clients. This is a first-rate duo, whose contrasting skills and talents can be turned successfully to disputes of all kinds. They are never better than when things get tough, draw on reserves of patience under pressure but also of steel.’

‘Andrew Cooke and his litigation team are excellent. Team players, thoughtful and clever.’

‘Rachel Lidgate has a fantastic eye for detail, and is incredibly calm and measured, even in challenging circumstances.’

‘The team at HSF are extremely knowledgeable and understanding of our very specific demands as a client, in particular the very sensitive and public nature of our matter. They are highly skilled and adaptable, always available, and we have absolute confidence in them to advise us in a commercially pragmatic way, whilst translating the law and related procedures into manageable and understandable advice for an international audience.’

‘Alan Watts – a formidable reputation and a key asset to have in any defence. Strong, dependable and efficient. Christopher Cox – extremely knowledgeable, yet able to translate complex legal principles and communicate in an efficient and digestible manner. Sophia Fothergill – an extremely hard worker, always available and an absolute asset to have in any client-facing situation. Excellent interpersonal skills, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Kevin Lloyd is a superb senior litigator, with a wealth of experience in handling the highest value and most complex disputes. Excellent judgment, cool headed under pressure and lovely to work with. Ardil Salem is a rising disputes partner with huge energy, charm, acumen and commitment. One to watch. Rebecca Newell is very talented.’

‘They have stellar litigators who are able to drive cases forward in the best way, combining brains and brawn so as to be at the top of the tree. Kevin Lloyd is a class act, and Richard Lawton is another high calibre partner.’

‘Kevin Lloyd is a litigation partner who gets down into the detail of the case so that he can control, guide and advise form a position of detailed knowledge. He keeps a very expert hand on the tiller at all times so that the case drives forward smoothly to the right port. He is in a different class.’

‘Ivan Shiu is enormously impressive. Well informed and commercially astute, he knows instinctively what matters to his client and when. Gracious, unflappable and effortlessly in command. Danny Knowles goes from strength to strength, a shining star in the firm’s strong showing at this level.’

‘For big-ticket litigation Hogan Lovells is the best outfit in the city – by a country mile. Their partners have run the biggest litigation seen by the English courts over the past decade; they have great tactical nous and and a remarkable ability to spot the weak spot in their opponents’ cases – and then keep their foot on the throat. There is huge strength in depth at counsel and associate level, coupled with an appreciation of the commitment and effort required to succeed at the highest levels. There are other good operators out there, to be sure. But none come close to the Hogan Lovells ‘steamroller’. The standard is very high across the board, but here are a few standouts: Richard Lewis: partner (who ran the PrivatBank litigation for the Claimant); extremely bright and quick on the uptake; and a tactical wizard (aggressive by inclination but only where the circumstances allow). Michael Roberts: also remarkably bright, knowledgeable and astute. Jenna Ralfe: junior partner; charming, bright, hard-working, and just downright effective. Alex Hohl: of counsel; one of the brightest solicitors that I’ve ever worked with. Alex Dowle: senior associate; a great all-rounder; hard-working, personable and grasps the big picture. Reuben Vandercruyssen wise beyond his years, with a remarkable ability to make the complex look straightfoward. Claire Dumbill: quite simply the best associate I’ve worked with in 20 years at the bar!’

‘Kevin Lloyd is an outstanding senior figure. Akima Paul Lambert and Ivan Shiu are leading figures from the next generation of leading partners.’

‘Michael Roberts is a superstar litigator, with boundless intelligence, legal skill, client handling skill, and leadership qualities. He can lead enormous teams of lawyers with charm and confidence, bringing out the best in everyone. His eye for detail and his own work ethic mean that he is universally respected. Liam Naidoo is a consummate litigation partner, who is clever and careful and strategic. A real up and coming star in the field. Alex Hohl is one of the best associate litigators I have ever come across. His analysis and drafting are second-to-none and he is the associate every partner would want on their team.’

‘Kevin Lloyd is a charming advocate and a great performer who has the ability to simplify complicated ideas and presents cases very capably.  He is a seasoned lawyer who knows the law extremely well and is extremely talented. Sarah Sharp is very solid on the law and always provides commercially minded legal advice. She is a meticulous lawyer, who is very detailed when preparing her cases. She is also a very user-friendly lawyer.’

‘High quality advice, proactive client support.’

‘Michael Young – availability, proactivity, technically excellent.’

‘Aidan O’Rourke – an excellent grasp of the issues and innovative and creative in problem solving and meeting challenges. Very strong negotiator.’

‘Nikolas Bruce-Smith – amazing grasp of the details. Clear thinker and excellent presenter. Technically very strong.’

‘One of the top few litigation firms in the market. They go beyond mere legal counsel and are trusted and strategic advisors.’

‘Dominic Roughton and Marjun Parcasio guided us through a particularly complex and high-profile litigation. They provide first-rate client service; they are responsive and passionate.’

‘Deep commitment to the client.’

‘Richard Jeens and Damian Taylor. They excel at managing prickly clients and prickly adversaries with professional excellence and courtesy.’

‘Peter Wickham and Smriti Sriram are excellent and hardworking lawyers.’

‘Efstathios Michael – clearly a major figure at the firm and hard to fault. Despite being in high demand, provides clear strategic input and time to his clients.’

‘Efstathios Michael is the best litigator I know! He is commercially minded and always gives sound advice.’

‘Partners on my current matter are Holly Ware and Peter Wickham. Both are unstuffy, highly outcome-focused, enormously knowledgeable, with sound judgment. The case is run day to day by Liz Jordan, a counsel who operates as a junior partner, with excellent competition law knowledge alongside strong litigation nous. She’s efficient and personable and highly recommended. I’ve been very impressed by the junior associates working on the case: Xander Jackman and Orla Horan. They are capable of producing outstanding work product and are highly responsive.’

‘Strength right across partners and associates – names to mention include Efstathios Michael, Camilla Sanger, Megan Sandler.’

‘The team is best in class. They provide very good guidance on high-risk matters, balancing excellent legal knowledge with sound tactical guidance and excellent knowledge of the disputes market.’

‘Jonathan Clark has a formidable grasp of detail, is very user friendly and has sound judgment. Richard Swallow has very good knowledge of the industry and leads the relationship very well.’

‘Christopher Boyne – Commerciality, clear, concise advice, speed of response, detailed understanding of law, but how to get best result. Hugo Farmer – In-depth knowledge of law and issues. Commercial approach to getting best result.’

‘Debevoise specialises in a very broad range of high stakes commercial disputes. Peter Goldsmith’s reputation, and the firm’s reputation generally, together with their place in the market mean that they are particularly well-suited to handling very complex, high-value and high-profile disputes of all kinds for clients ranging from ultra-high-net-worth individuals to multinationals, state entities and sovereign states. ’

‘Chris Boyne is excellent. He is a trusted commercial advisor to a number of high-profile in-house counsel. He is also a brilliant commercial litigator who punches well above his weight in terms of seniority. As well as being super bright and very sensible in his judgment, he is an exceptional team leader who commands loyalty from his juniors and respect from both senior partners and opponents.’

‘They are a first-class commercial litigation outfit, taking on the biggest and most complex disputes, often with an international angle.’

‘Chris Boyne is a standout partner. He is incredibly smart, commercial and an astute tactician. He leads his team brilliantly from the front and is a pleasure to work with. Luke Duggan is an associate to watch. He is very bright, diligent and sees the heart of the case.’

‘The team is relentless and without peers. You really want them in your corner on the toughest big ticket commercial disputes as they know what it takes to win and they consistently deliver excellent results.’

‘Christopher Boyne is absolutely superb. He is finely attuned to his clients’ commercial objectives and delivers high quality results every time. He has built a wonderful and diverse team of associates that handles huge complex commercial cases with real expertise and common sense. Hugo Farmer is a huge asset to any team. He pays attention to the details and drives innovative strategies to obtain consistently excellent results for his clients. Luke Duggan is a gifted strategic and creative thinker and develops often nuanced and effective approaches to overcome challenges in a case. Catalina Diaconeasa is one to watch. She is an excellent associate.’

‘Patrick Swain – very experienced; strategically brilliant.’

‘Chris Stevenson’s litigation team is exceptionally bright and responsive and very hard working.’

‘Madeline Chan is very hardworking, precise and able.’

‘The Linklaters team is truly exceptional: for complex, international litigation clients will not find a better team to fight their corner. From the strategy right down to the weeds, the work product is superb.’

‘Marc Harvey – one of the best litigators in London. Marc is a master tactician and always several steps ahead of the opposition. Dan Nutley and Alex Bowsher – both extremely impressive associates: extremely diligent; across all of the detail and very easy to work with.’

‘Tom Cassels is market leading in competition litigation. New recruit, Tom Caldwell brings a lot of experience and is able to deftly pick his way through knotty issues.’

‘I find the Linklaters team to be unique because of the widespread quality which they have in the partner and managing associate ranks. The quality of the practitioners is really strong and consistent across the practice. Most importantly, all the practitioners are really user friendly, easy to work with and responsive. For important matters, they are our first-choice firm.’

‘Andrew Poulton is an absolutely outstanding partner. He has a terrific manner with clients, is extremely commercial and has a formidable intellect. In a crisis there is no one better.’

‘Some great practical support on insolvency work. Standout example is Rory Conway.’

‘An outstanding all round commercial disputes team, with strong partners and very able and dependable associates.’

‘Dan Smith – partner. Extremely approachable; excellent client skills; shrewd grasp of issues. Always thinks through problems and approaches very carefully.’

‘Ability to create a strong, professional relationship with the client. Takes time to fully understand client’s objectives and risk parameters. Provides pragmatic and commercial advice. Is very responsive.’

‘Genevieve’s commitment to high standards of client service and her ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable strategies set her apart from competitors.’

‘The quality of the team and their willingness to put in the hard yards mark them out.’

‘Genevieve shows fantastic judgement and great strategic skill. They mould an excellent team around them.’

‘A quality commercial litigation team, with strength in depth and key individuals with genuine expertise.’

‘The Travers Smith commercial dispute resolution practice punches well above its weight. The team is stacked with outstanding litigators whose attention to detail is second to none. They are all devoted to their clients and their cases whilst remaining wonderful people to work with. ’

‘Huw Jenkin – a fantastic lawyer, hugely able and with a work ethic that cannot be surpassed. His dedication is legendary, and he remains an extremely easy person to work with. Quite brilliant. You would always want him in your corner. Alexa Day – a very bright and able lawyer who has a keen eye for detail and is excellent with clients. Jan-Jaap Baer – intelligent and charming, he can work with anyone, and will never let a good point pass him by.’

‘Stephanie Lee is a star. She’s knowledgeable and is very good with working both with other lawyers and with business executives.’

‘I consider Travers Smith litigators to be some of the best litigators in the market. They combine legal expertise, commercial nous; creativity, and are the consummate team players, making everyone feel valued and achieving great results for their clients.’

‘Heather Gagen is a total star litigator, who is already a big name in the market but will go far. She is razor sharp, steely when needed, commands the total confidence of her clients and a complete delight to work with. There is no one better. Other star partners are Alice Childs (unparalleled commitment to her clients), Polly Richards, Stephanie Lee and Caroline Edwards. The department is crammed full of brilliant female partners. But excellent male litigators too – Rob Fell and John Lee being 2 of them. ’

‘Caroline Edwards and Rob Fell are undisputed leaders, each deserving of their places in the Hall of Fame. Under the capable leadership of Heather Gagen, the Commercial litigation team continues to flourish. With her expanded role encompassing both Head of Disputes and ESG, Heather’s impact on the firm’s success is undeniable. We have worked extensively with Alexa Day and feel that she very much deserves her ranking as a Next Generation Partner. We have also worked with Polly Richard who is not yet ranked, but we feel should be for her ability to deal with the most complex and high value commercial disputes with skill and precision. Collectively, the team demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence in Commercial litigation and are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Heather Gagen has substantial experience in ESG-related litigation. Her leadership is felt all over the firm. Stephanie Lee, Partner is an experienced commercial litigator who goes out of her way to make sure clients are looked after. Alice Childs, partner dispute resolution is often in engaged in parental company liability disputes and knows her stuff.’

‘John Lee is an exceptional partner – highly intelligent, hard-working, calm, measured and practical, with excellent client-handling skills, even with the most difficult clients. He is more involved and hands on than most partners and certainly one to watch.’

‘Strong reputation, particularly in tech-sector disputes.’

‘Rory Hishon is a tireless, strategic litigator.’

‘White & Case LLP is a leading commercial litigation firm and a pleasure to work with. Specifically, I have experienced exceptional client service, industry insights, and unwavering work ethic from both partners and associates. I am always able to count on the firm to provide tailored, creative, and effective solutions to even the most complex legal challenges. We are a global company and require a firm that can work across time zones and legal jurisdictions like we do. White & Case consistently delivers across these metrics in ways that I think few other law firms are capable of. ’

‘We work with a number of outstanding individuals at White & Case, but in particular, Rory Hishon and Jenna Rennie.’

‘I have dealt with a wide range of commercial litigation for White & Case, mergers and acquisition litigation (fraud and breach of warranty), shareholder disputes and commercial fraud, covering a variety of sectors including F1, biotech and internet logistics companies. White and Case has an exceptionally high quality of lawyer, both partners and associates. They are particularly good at dealing with swiftly developing situations, where speedy and creative solutions are required. I believe that, in part, this flexibility derives from recruiting lawyers who could not be described as cookie-cutter magic circle associates, but have a personality and creativity that works very much to the client’s advantage.’

‘I would particularly highlight Lawson Caisley, Charles Balmain, Vicky Burton, John Rogerson and Will Corbett-Graham. What they all have in common is deep litigation experience, combined with considerable creativity in approach to difficult cases. So far as counsel involvement is concerned, they know when and how to use counsel to best effect, and – more than most – are an extremely effective team with counsel in developing arguments and strategy.’

‘An absolutely first-rate commercial litigation team. Up there with the very best.’

‘Mark Molyneux is one of the smartest litigators around; a proper stand-out. Amongst the other established partners, I would pick out Simon Kamstra, Jon Tweedale and Richard Wise. A great batch of younger partners coming through – in particular: Natasha Winter; Alex Hogarth; and Mark Chesher. They are all a pleasure to work with.’

‘Fantastic program called Flourish that supports retention of women in law and supports them to ensure equal opportunity to reach leadership/partner positions.’

‘Mark Molyneux is exceptional. Thoughtful and strategic, excellent at communicating with the client. Very easy to work with, quickly felt like he was part of the team, listens well and gives clear advice.’

‘Paul Chaplin is an excellent lawyer in the large-scale group litigation space with considerable experience and knowledge in the competition arena. Paul is detailed oriented and provides sound practical, commercial advice and is able to understand the nuances of the transport sector which is reflected in his advice.’

‘Richard Wise is excellent. He has particular experience of the litigation finance space, both advisory and as a litigator. Sivan Daniels is also excellent.’

‘Alex Hogarth is simply brilliant. A real strategist, an extremely smart lawyer with business-minded approach. Always responsive and a real service provider taking the energy and effort to understand the client’s needs. No one can stop Alex Hogarth except for the conflicts committee! Becky Green shall be recognized for her accuracy, expertise and for her way of communicating to clients. Hopefully a future partner of Addleshaw Goddard!’

‘I would like to point out that the members of the team I work with, especially Alex Hogarth and Becky Green, are always available, both for new and ongoing cases. In each case, they make sure that they understand the task exactly, and they not only come up with the solution in a short time, but also with new proposals that in almost all cases not only benefit the client, but also result in financial savings.’

‘Jon Gale – a superb choice for litigation with a public, competition or procurement law element. Hugely knowledgeable, highly intelligent and a joy to work with. Sophie Law – the safest pair of hands – just gets it done, whatever the resourcing implications.’

‘Rolls Royce litigators.’

‘Sophie Law is a brilliant litigator.’

‘Jon Gale is an exceptional team leader who seems to run highly motivated and supported teams of stand out associates. Sophie Law is the best Partner who is not yet a Partner we have had the pleasure of working with.’

‘I would particularly highlight Jon Gale and James Levy. The latter, I believe, heads the litigation team. Jon is extremely conscientious and detail driven on both the law and the facts. James is a sophisticated litigator with a keen understanding both of client interests, and the way matters will ultimately play out in court. You would struggle to find a better partner to have overall conduct of a case.’

‘Excellent in all aspects of commercial litigation and a pleasure to work with. Capable of handling the biggest cases, including against magic circle firms.’

‘I have worked most with Jon Gale, James Levy and Sophie Law. They are all excellent – thoughtful, focussed and able to give clear commercial advice to their clients.’

‘James Levy: extreme focus, very systematic, always on top of the detail. Rosie Stanger: same deep focus, systematic approach, grasp of detail and understanding of some quite arcane life insurance technical issues. A very calm approach to explaining frustrating aspects as a defendant in complex litigation.’

‘Great knowledge base, very dynamic and very savvy.’

‘Rachel Zeigler is very astute, commercially switched on and very clever. Joby Davies is a dynamic and inspiring team leader with great intuition and a savvy approach to disputes.’

‘Graham Shear combines a hands-on approach with a strong tactical mind.’

‘BCLP has an agile, high value litigation resource that provides first rate, commercial driven litigation advice and representation.’

‘Oran Gelb is a phenomenally intelligent and hardworking litigator, who brings a committed hands-on approach to managing matters. He has a great eye for the commercial drivers of a case, which he brings with him in giving strategic advice. Alexandra Kirby is a tenacious and confident litigator who pursues client interests relentlessly. She inspires great confidence in clients and those who work with her. Not someone you want to be against! Megan Applegarth is a highly intelligent future star. Unflappable and polished, she shows great judgment and makes very effective calls well beyond her level of experience.’

‘The BCLP team is particularly collaborative. They respect the talents and roles of those they work with, getting the best from each and bringing them together effectively. This makes them particularly well-suited to running the sort of large-scale commercial litigation on which we worked together.’

‘Excellent commercial approach to cases and will always fight hard for a client.’

‘Graham Shear, Andy Street, and Oran Gelb. All excellent. First-rate.’

‘The firm’s approach to litigation ensures the very best service is received by the client. The team works as one cohesive unit, but each member is in themselves an expert at what they do and delivers at a high level individually.’

‘James Norris-Jones provides commercial and insightful advice. Leads his team efficiently and expertly through complex litigation. Naomi Tarawali combines intellectual ability and commercial awareness.’

‘James Norris-Jones combines a forensic and unrelenting approach to a case, with probably the best customer engagement around.’

‘What stands out most for me about Clearys is the quality across the board. I do not recall working with anyone there who was not, at least, very competent. That said, a few names stand out: James Brady is a lovely man who is seriously intelligent, works hard and has a great feel for how a claim will play out in court. Naomi Tarawali is one of those people who is incredibly competent at everything she does. And really nice too! Rohan Mandumula is not very senior, but you’d never know. A future partner and star, I’m sure.’

‘Paul Stuart – fine balance of the commercial and the legal combined with strong negotiation skills and a strategic approach.’

‘James Norris-Jones is one of the finest litigators in London.’

‘James Norris-Jones for his calm and steady approach, balanced judgment, honest assessments, strategic oversight, team management, and management of outside counsel. In years past I have worked with Jonathan Kelly, who is stellar in providing practical advice in high stakes commercial disputes.’

‘Tim Sales: excellent; Tom Sandeman: excellent. Always available and come back with answer and solutions.’

‘Tim Sales is charming, measured and incredibly talented. Tom Sandeman is a name for the future.’

‘Luke Pardey has been a key member of our ‘team’ acting in an advisory capacity and leading us through various steps of litigation preparation and ultimately through successfully mediated outcome’

‘Ben Trust is one of the best in the business and that feeds the quality of the rest of the team.’

‘Ben Trust is one of the most talented litigators in London. A tireless worker with a brilliant eye for detail he runs a great team in which Anuj Moudgil, Zoe Homer and Alex Tubbs are outstanding.’

‘David Bridge is phenomenal, having the perfect blend of legal knowledge, commercial acumen and extensive litigation experience. He is also a natural born leader.  Jonathan Scrine is diligent and hardworking and has a real eye for detail. Tom Sandeman is a real team player and a particular joy to work with.’

‘Honesty and transparency at all times. Ben Trust consistently demonstrates the leadership and clarity to navigate his way through process and narrative to an exceptional level.’

‘Guy Pendell is a supreme strategist; he keeps you ahead of the curve and has a mastery of the detail. Michaela Potter is a star associate who is able to lead the most complex and challenging cases.’

‘Jeremy Andrews and Jamie Curle are excellent banking and fraud lawyers in London. James Carter is an enthusiastic and clever arbitration lawyer.’

‘Particularly impressed by Serena Cooke, who is very clever, organised and a pleasure to deal with. Andrea Carbone is also excellent.’

‘James Carter is a fantastic team leader who gets the most out of his associates and manages the client very effectively. Tom Laidler is a junior partner who has a great eye for detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture. Nadya Rouben is an absolute powerhouse. She is completely across the legal and factual issues, making her indispensable on the team.’

‘Serena Cooke is clear partner-quality, with impressive judgment and always willing to put in the hours. Charles Allin is a relatively junior partner, but clearly making his mark and showing good judgment.’

‘Katherine Roe is a delight to work with.’

‘James Carter is great with clients and good at steering the tactics and strategy of a case. Tom Laidler is an excellent partner, with a great command of the detail and a good tactical sense.’

‘George Maling is one of the smartest and toughest commercial litigators in London, but always an absolute pleasure to deal with. Matthew Marshall is clever and capable.’

‘Konrad Rodgers is very client-oriented and enthusiastic.’

‘Edward Allen – probably the best litigation solicitor I’ve worked with as a barrister. Alex Mobbs – excellent associate. Jo Pagan – strong strategic oversight.’

‘Richard Levett is extremely knowledgeable and was able to get straight to the point.’

‘Jonathan Brook – truly a standout partner. Highly intelligent, cerebral and demonstrates excellent judgment and strategic vision. Deserves to be recognised as one of the top litigators operating in London.’

‘Edward Allen – superstar litigator, a hard fighter with exceptional judgment. Boris Telyatnikov – outstanding client service and an extremely tough litigator who gets the maximum from the team.’

‘Edward Allen is one of the best commercial litigators in London. Other excellent partners are Jonathan Brook and Jonathan Pagan, who each have a broad and varied experience of all types of commercial litigation.’

‘Alex Mobbs is exceptional and hits way above his years of qualification. His advice is always spot on in terms of tailored to the client’s objectives.’

‘Phillip Richardson is an extremely able lawyer with great communication skills who commands the complete confidence of his clients.’

‘Richard Little is a brilliant litigator who is tenacious and an excellent legal mind. He is a feared opponent.’

‘Our impression of the team as a whole is excellent. We feel confident and secure in their hands due to their thoroughness and meticulous approach. Their willingness to explain various scenarios and their probable effects on our case is commendable, as it enhances our understanding of our options. We appreciate their proactive stance in staying on top of the file and preparing for next steps promptly.’

‘The primary lawyers with whom we’ve collaborated are Richard Little, Phillip Richardson, Michael Armstrong, and Dan Younger. Our experience with them has been overwhelmingly positive.’

‘Richard Little and Phillip Richardson exhibit remarkable expertise in navigating intricate legal matters, impressing us with their strategic insights and knack for finding pragmatic solutions to legal hurdles.’

‘Michael Armstrong and Dan Younger’s meticulous attention to detail has proved invaluable to our case.’

‘Each lawyer demonstrates strong communication skills and a profound understanding of our requirements. While they each bring their distinct strengths to the table, together, they constitute a formidable team. We felt very safe in their capable hands.’

‘I have worked extensively with Shiv Haria-Shah, whose criminal law background gives him a different perspective on and skill in civil law disputes. He is extremely personable, and his clients trust him implicitly.’

‘Fieldfisher have great strength in depth. The lawyers in their team not only have sound commercial judgment but also provide excellent legal analysis. They also have an excellent outreach programme, reflecting their commitment to diversity. Kit Jarvis – a star practitioner. He consistently provides sound legal and commercial advice. Hannah Piper – incredibly dedicated to her clients and their cases. Leaves no stone unturned. Shiv Haria-Shah – provides faultless legal analysis. Laura Parnell – extremely hardworking. Goes the extra mile.’

‘Hannah Piper and Asa Buchanan were extremely responsive, diligent, thorough and effective in dealing with my case.’

‘Fieldfisher London team was extremely helpful every step of our cooperation on big-scale litigation. Responsive, dedicated and brilliant. I have had a pleasure of working with Donna Goldsworthy and her team. Donna was excellent, very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘The team were exemplary in their conduct. They really gave us the sense of a unified front. We had an all-female team, which gave a great dynamic.’

‘Tracey Wright was immediately impressive. Highly competent and strategic from the outset. We ultimately rang rings around opposing counsel, I put this down to Traceys overarching strategy, and in no small part, managing the expectations and emotions of myself and my partner. Choosing Fieldfisher and Tracey was a great decision, especially when we had the comparison of the opposing legal team who were from one of the world’s largest legal firms.’

‘I worked with Natalie Quinlivan. I found her to be both an intelligent and sensible solicitor, who provides solid legal advice to her clients. I would certainly recommend her to clients.’

‘Hannah Piper is all over the detail and drives a case forward.’

‘Adam Brown and Ben Larkin are very astute litigators who are able to traverse multiple areas of law to come up with the most effective strategy for their client. They are exceptionally good in their understanding of complicated and technical legal concepts and they give very careful thought to the appropriate strategy and its implications for trial. The associates were uniformly excellent. Robin Muir was particularly good in his analysis of difficult legal points. Tom Besant and Giulia Joynt showed experience beyond their years in drafting skills and disclosure – both had excellent attention to the factual details of the case.’

‘Ben Larkin is truly excellent. He is a down-to-earth insolvency operator with decades of experience but is also one of the sharpest minds I am aware of in the area. Adam Brown, also at partner level, is fantastic. He has brilliant litigation judgment and is always thinking three steps ahead. If you were putting together the dream team in this area of work, then Adam and Ben would be the first names on the list. Tiani Purton-Clark and George Hill are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble for these clever and impossibly hard-working individuals. I am not aware of a nicer team of people to work with in this sector.’

‘Adam Brown – super smart, tactically brilliant and very nice to deal with. Dan Travers – the perfect modern partner and clearly destined for the very top. Saoirse O’Reilly – an excellent associate. All across the detail and super smart.’

‘Outstanding group of commercial litigators — Sion Richards stands out, and Adam Brown is also very good. Great team.’

‘Adam Brown is calm under pressure and highly intelligent. Ben Larkin is a brilliant and instinctive litigator.’

‘Adam Brown and Rhys Thomas are superbly bright and perfect choices for big ticket work.’

‘Saoirse O’Reilly and Rhys Jones demonstrate vast commercial awareness and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the case. Saoirse O’Reilly has also inputted excellent drafting and has raised strong technical legal points which have strengthened our position. During calls, Saoirse O’Reilly is able to speak comfortably and clearly on complex matters and has also compiled helpful aides and timelines to assist in the understanding of all matters related to the case. Saoirse O’Reilly takes initiative to quickly handle matters which arise or delegate/divide responsibility to ensure efficient case management. I would highly recommend her – she stands out as an incredibly capable lawyer in her field.’

‘Rhys Thomas is a highly intelligent, thoughtful leader, who inspires confidence because of his grasp of the detail and his ability to devise holistic strategies. Saoirse O’Reilly is a talented and hardworking member of the team who works to ensure she is on top of every aspect of her cases.’

‘A nimble, efficient and highly effective team of litigators. They are extremely talented individual lawyers but also able seamlessly to incorporate input from Latham’s unmatched global resources in a way which gives them a real edge in complex, international litigation.’

‘Duncan Graves – an excellent lawyer and supremely reliable in managing the most complex of disputes: from high-level strategy down to the fine detail.’

‘Martin Davies – excellent lawyer, strategist and litigator. Oliver Middleton – as above, technical banking expertise.’

‘Martin Davies is a star.’

‘Their private client commercial practice is fantastic. They identify their client’s interest and pursue it robustly. It commmands loyalty and respect from the client. ’

‘Martin Davies – a funny, astute litigation partners. He’s clever with excellent judgment and a pleasure to work with. Alice Zhou – star litigation associated. Very smart and sharp with it. Calm and approachable too.’

‘Martin Davies is a very experienced operator in commercial litigation yet relaxed and easy going. He is savvy and good at managing his team. Helen Perks is great at the day-to-day matters of being realistic about clients –  handling them, handling counsel, and delivering her product to deadlines.’

‘Martin Davies is a brilliant lawyer who is confident and measured in his advice. He is firm without being aggressive and calculated in his dealings with the other side – he does not need to assert the brilliance of his advice as a lesser lawyer might. Stephanie Forrest ably stood-in for Martin when he was unavailable and provided eminently sensible advice.’

‘Lois Horne has been the lead partner on this case, and she has been simply spectacular. She has stayed on top of the details and kept the whole team on task while not blowing through the budgets.’

‘Chris Charlton: experienced litigator with excellent technical knowledge. Fred Snowball: an excellent senior associate; on top of all the detail; great technical knowledge.’

‘Lois Horne is outstanding. She is partner who knows her way around heavy commercial disputes and steers the client in the right direction from the off. Lois is also incredibly hard working and is across the details of her cases, even when leading large teams. Although relatively junior, Harry Palmer is an associate to watch. He shows maturity beyond his years and has an incredible work ethic.’

‘Elizabeth Preston-Whyte is a brilliant senior associate and must surely be a partner soon. Maria Myrianthopoulou is also an extremely competent associate.’  

‘Matt McCahearty is a fantastic head of litigation: very bright but with a very shrewd tactical sense as well. He is great on strategy and ensures the teams on his cases understand the wider commercial imperatives of his clients. He is one of the very best. Fred Snowball is excellent: extremely quick on the uptake and all over the detail of his cases, and utterly tenacious in fighting his clients’ corners Lois Horne is a superb litigator: very, very clever; completely on top of her brief; and a very good leader too.’

‘Lois Horne is an inspirational leader. She has a profound knowledge of how to present a case in a manner designed to appeal to the Court. Chris Charlton is strikingly good. He knows how to cut through masses of information and present matters in a highly effective manner.’

‘We have worked in particular with partners Fred Snowball and Christopher Charlton, as well as Joe Gaffney. They are exceptionally proactive and commercially minded and possess excellent communication skills. They are able to present complex issues in a practical, accessible format and have helped the internal legal team manage other internal stakeholders. Their accessibility is excellent, and they are far more willing to pick up the phone and chat through any issues than some other firms. They are also very personable and have a good sense of humour – a pleasure to work with.’

‘Lois Horne is outstanding. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the law but also very tactically astute. She is great with clients and knows how to deal with aggressive opponents. I could not recommend her more highly. Paul Keddie is excellent. He really knows his stuff when it comes to restructuring and insolvency in particular. He is very good at working out what really matters in a case. Jatinder Bains is also great. He’s very solutions focussed. Tim Bromley-White stands out. Harry Palmer is also wise beyond his years.’

‘Harriet Jones-Fenleigh – a superstar. Fantastic intellect, and a compelling team leader. Amy Hobbs – always cheerful and practical.’

‘Holly Stebbing – fantastic partner who is hard working, a great leader. India Furse and Amy Armitage.’

‘The fabulous Ruth Cowley is an outstanding litigator with incredible client care skills and attention to detail. She is a highly sophisticated operator determined to achieve the best outcomes for her clients, with terrific strategic vision and a massive intellect to match. Patrick Bourke is one of the best lawyers in London when it comes to anything involving numbers or high finance. Harriet Jones-Fenleigh is a litigation partner with a massive intellect, who used to be a barrister at Fountain Court, and is able to handle the most difficult cases. New partner Claire Irwin is an enormously talented litigator fully deserving of her promotion. She is incredibly hard working with a huge brain who will be a star of the future.’

‘Harriet Jones-Fenleigh is extremely hard working and always looking for solutions.’

‘Anthony Corsi – a reassuring and commanding hand on the tiller.’

‘Antony Corsi is a charming, erudite, clever and careful partner. A lovely man, a joy to work with and a very good lawyer, both strategically and intellectually. He runs his matters with diligence and a very careful eye, twinned with excellent associate management. Andrew Judkins is a superstar senior associate and a partner-in-waiting. An absolute workhorse, with a great legal brain, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Harriet Jones-Fenleigh is a standout partner. She is excellent technically and in managing client and counsel teams, and law firms across different jurisdictions. Amy Hobbs is a standout associate.’

‘Claire Irwin – super bright, commercial and practical who sees the bigger picture. You want her on your side if you’re facing a dispute.’

‘Charlotte Henschen is everything you could ask for in a litigation solicitor: tough, calm, clever and a delight to deal with.’

‘Simon Hart – incredibly capable and hardworking partner who is phenomenal at communicating difficult points to clients and always across the bigger strategic picture. Nadia Asfour – brilliant associate who is impressively organised and responsive.’

‘Caroline Tuck has been an incredible resource to our team. We really view her more as a partner in our business rather than just outside counsel. She has offered valuable suggestions that extend beyond our approach to potential litigation. We recently reached out to Caroline for assistance on a US litigation related to the UK litigation for which we had originally enagaged her. She provided us with excellent work product and strategic recommendations that were incredibly helpful.’

‘I am working in massive litigation with a team led by partners Rupert Boswall, Davina Given and Charlotte Henschen; with an excellent team of associates including Dan Hemming, Tim Potts, Sean Cannon and Christopher Wheatley. The stand out characteristic of the team is the degree of dedication and hands on effort they bring to every aspect of the litigation. Outstanding.’

‘Tom Hibbert is one of the heavyweight figures in the London market, with vast experience. Dan Hemming is one of the younger partners who I suspect will be the stars of the next generation. Hemming is an absolutely brilliant lawyer who has a deep understanding of the commercial objectives.’

‘RPC is a long-standing and distinguished player on the London litigation scene. Perhaps best known for insurance, professional indemnity and banking litigation work, but is increasingly growing into a well-rounded commercial dispute powerhouse with some exceptionally fine lawyers.’

‘Geraldine Elliott is a seasoned litigator who makes excellent judgment calls. Matthew Evans is an able and veratile lawyer adept at handling a range of matters. Adam Forster is a skilled lawyer who excels at mastering the detail of complex disputes.’

‘Dan Hemming – careful and thoughtful, works at a problem until he has solved it. Very clever but wears it lightly. Davina Given – really strong technical lawyer. Tim Potts – absolute workhorse of an associate.’

‘Adam Brown: a force of nature. There is no one more restlessly and relentlessly driven to identify the right answer, the best angle, the key pressure point. A fantastic, fearless litigator with particular expertise in ISDA related financial disputes. Craig Gilchrist is an excellent up and coming associate. Very diligent, reliable and committed.’

‘Ed Crosse is charming, client-focused and a highly experienced litigator with great judgment.’

‘Strong class action expertise and knowledgeable lawyers at all levels. Team is excellent at seamlessly integrating with clients, becoming an extension of the internal team. Really easy to work with. The team provides solid advice in a digestible way, would not hesitate to instruct them again. Eleanore Di Claudio is pragmatic, approachable and hardworking. She has the ability to cut through thorny issues and manage various facets of a case with ease. She is a real asset to the team. Vanessa Sharman works at a level above her PQE and shows an impressive ability to explain tricky points in a simple and clear way. She’s also really easy to work with and very hardworking. A safe pair of hands.’

‘Chloe Morris is a tornado of progress. She has a remarkable ability to marshal vast amounts of information about large cases and to stay on top of the various pieces of work her team are conducting on those matters. Adam Brown is a seriously intelligent man and a consummate professional who is constantly thinking about how best to advance his matters and it’s a real asset for any client. Samantha Cable in the Bristol office is extremely bright, extremely well organised, very personable and always produces impeccable work.’

‘The breadth of experience of its partners Robert Turner, Rob Allen and Adam Brown in all aspects of financial disputes means that there is a depth of knowledge not often found in a single firm.’

‘Patrick Boylan and Stuart Dutson. Both litigation powerhouses; huge intelligence and experience and charm in one package.’

‘Patrick Boylan and Manish Tanna are absolute stars – exemplary client service, strong technical skills, generally a pleasure to work with.’

‘They are a seriously impressive outfit, with a huge depth of talent particularly (though by no means exclusively) at their partner and senior associate level. Really sharp and responsive. For high value complex commercial litigation, they are a great choice. Basil Woodd-Walker is a real star. Technically very proficient and strategically sound. You can really trust him with your case. Tom McKenzie is also one to watch – he will be a star in the future.’

‘In a very competitive environment, like the English legal market, Stewarts Commercial Litigation team stands out for their strategic approach to the case and consideration of the client’s needs. The level of service has been outstanding and the flexibility in the interaction with the client’s team member from very distinctive social and legal cultures has made the professional work with Stewarts a very rewarding experience.’

‘The partner in charge of our case is Zachary Sananes. In a cross-border case like the one they are handling; he has been permanently conscious of the need to coordinate the case in London with the rest of the litigation strategy in several other forums abroad. That has worked for the benefit of the client, enhancing the quality of his work before the English Court with strategic consciousness of the overall case. Outstanding associate is Punam Shah.’

‘Top litigation firm full of excellent solicitors from trainee to partner level. Impressive data management process and approach to funding means they appear to have a unique service offering to litigants.’

‘Lorraine Lanceley is a responsive and clever solicitor. Zachary Sananes appears to have a broad practice and is good to work with. Harry Spendlove, associate runs cases effectively, clearly all over the detail and can react quickly to issues.’

‘Great strength in depth, bags of experience in relation to a variety of high-profile, high-value disputes.’

‘I have worked with Zach Sananes over the past eight months or so in connection with a very high value cross-border dispute. He is very able, thorough, calm and responsive, and I would absolutely recommend him as a go-to person for heavyweight commercial litigation.’

‘Extremely responsive, very high-quality analysis, excellent international know-how.’

‘Zach Sananes – extremely responsive and able.’

‘Very strong in big ticket cross-border commercial litigation.’

‘Justin Williams is brilliant. Anna Storer is one to watch too.’

‘Kambiz Larizadeh and his team displayed very considerable skills as commercial and public law litigators on highly complex issue.’

‘I have had the pleasure over the last couple of years of working with a team at Akin, led by Richard Hornshaw. The team, notably, includes Anna Storer and Jasmine Alexander. I have found Richard and his team outstanding in terms of legal ability, strategic thinking, excellent litigation judgment, understanding the commercial needs and concerns of the client and knowing how to work with the counsel team in the most productive way. The team are also unfailingly cheerful and a pleasure to work with from that perspective too. As will be apparent from the above, I rate this team extremely highly.’

‘I would single out Richard Hornshaw, Anna Storer and Jasmine Alexander as individuals I have worked very closely with who are absolutely superb at what they do. They personify what a client would want in commercial litigation in terms of legal ability, strategic thinking, understanding the particular needs and concerns of the client and making the most of the counsel team they have instructed. They are incredibly hands on and a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Very versatile team, around the lead figure Kambiz Larizadeh, who is a master in bringing different legal counsel and the client’s team together.’

‘Kambiz Larizadeh has a sharp legal mind and is a very good team player.’

‘The team at Dechert have been immensely hard-working and dedicated to their clients, despite challenging deadlines. They’ve handled complex issues on a high value, multi-party case with impressive skill.’

‘Daniel Natoff: a relatively junior partner, but all over the detail, constantly available, and showing good judgment.’

‘Clever and dedicated team with excellent and pragmatic litigation nous.’

‘Adam Silver is highly experienced and no-nonsense senior figure. Ricci Potts is energetic and capable new partner.’

‘You very much get big-firm service: there is always a team member available, able to respond at short notice. The team never sleeps. There are certainly no makeweights, each member of the team being able to work out the issues for him/herself.’

‘Abdul Azeem is calm, understated, but a very sharp thinker. Good sense of humour with it (a rarity at big law). Richard Herstell is also immediately impressive. Both of them are fluent in Arabic.’

‘They are a fantastic, driven and incredibly well-oiled machine. What makes them standout is their incisive strategic thinking; excellent client management; and outstanding work ethic. A top, top team.’

‘Adam Silver is a stand-out partner and at the top of his game. He is a brilliant leader and well-loved by clients for his keen legal instincts and strategic acumen. Abdul Azeem is a future partner, with meticulous eye for detail, a tenacious approach to litigation, and excellent communication skills. We would have no hesitation on working with him on the most complex and high value claims.’

‘I have worked with Dentons commercial litigation teams on a number of matters relating to commercial and governmental outsourcing. The teams provided by Dentons are gender diverse. The associates and partners are attentive to client needs and demand, showing great flexibility in timing and availability by resourcing teams from different offices as required. The teams provide a good spread of seniority.’

‘Dan Bodle, partner, is energetic and approachable. He is well liked and trusted by the clients I work with to provide clear commercial advice both as to issues of principle at high level, but he is also capable of mastering and managing details of complex commercial and technical disputes when that is required. He is very good at delegating to appropriate team members to ensure associates have appropriate engagement and education in large matters.’

‘Tom Leyland and Tara Boateng are always ready to assist and have meetings to elaborate matters.’

‘An outstanding international litigation department with a specialism in maximum complexity banking cases and handling HNW and demanding clients.’

‘Dan Bodle is skillful, measured handler of complicated litigation with a high public profile.’

‘Dan Bodle is an exceptional litigator, cuts through the key issues; a great team player; always has clients’ interests at forefront of everything he does. Tom Leyland – brilliant litigator particularly in finance related disputes.’

‘Great team, driven to achieve its clients’ goals, proactive and always dependable.’

‘Tom Leyland – fantastic partner, engaged, responsive and a superb lawyer. Tara Boateng – very strong associate, very good client engagement, focussed and a very good lawyer.’

‘Expert and experienced team.’

‘This is a super, high-end operation, deservedly operating at the top of the market.’

‘Philip Rocher is one of the best client and team managers in the business.’

‘We have worked with Ned Beale. All that is said about Hausfeld team is applicable to Ned as well. On several occasions he offered his support/advice for matters not related to main case. It was as friendly advice, and he didn’t charge for his time. So, working with Ned is as working with old friend. Very easy and comfortable.’

‘Jonathan Amior is down to earth and friendly, yet on top of all the details.’

‘Ned Beale is our main point of contact. He is smart, sharp and very responsive! Would recommend Ned without reservations!’

‘Alex Cooper was outstanding. I am a qualified solicitor myself, then working in-house and used Alex as external counsel on a tricky and contentious matter, and they were the ideal choice.’

‘A commercial litigation department that is growing in size, stature and confidence. It is increasingly handling high-profile, high-value matters and achieving great results. Ned Beale is at the forefront of this department and is a major talent to the firm. It has a hard-working environment which is focused on delivering the highest service to its clients. The house style is efficient and effective.’

‘Ned Beale is an outstanding litigator. He has a first-class brain, thinks outside the box, is creative and thinks laterally. One of the rising stars in the profession. He fights his client’s corner vigorously – but he is also very flexible and highly adept at changing approach when the facts change. He has excellent judgment and clients and associates like to work and be led by him.’

‘Jonathan Amoir – always available and responsive.’

‘Ned Beale. Simply the best litigator out there. My go-to solicitor.’

‘Strong and hardworking team that punches well above its weight. Excellent value and high-quality support to clients in the commercial disputes and fraud sectors. Present in high-value disputes in the Commercial Court and offshore courts.’

‘Damian Honey is a consummate disputes partner with deep international arbitration experience. Andrew Williams is an excellent strategist and leader of a commercial disputes team that operates at premium end of the disputes market. Gordon Rieck is an energetic senior associate who drives a case forward. Frazer Watts, Roxanne Johnson and Joshua Prest are clever up-and-coming associates.’

‘Damian Honey is commercial, flexible, and has the ear of general counsel. Andrew Williams is a skilled supervisor of large team on an enormous piece of litigation. Gordon Rieck is a future partner. Outstanding attention to detail and ability to get through a volume of work.’

‘Damian Honey and Mike Buffham are very well-versed in all things commodities.’

‘Richard Brown is a highly regarded litigator. Richard is supported by David Chalcraft, who I have found to be diligent and attentive. I have worked with the wider team which includes Neil Chauhan.’

‘The team is thorough in its approach to the disputes we bring to them. They are responsive and provide commercially astute advice. They also understand our business and the sectors we operate in.’

‘Andrew Williams -is an excellent litigator who balances fighting a position against the commercial realities of a dispute. Very responsive and a clear communicator.’

‘Rick Brown is exceptionally good with clients and has excellent instincts. David Chalcraft is fantastic – leaves no stone unturned and is entirely reliable.’

‘Airlie Goodman and Miriam Bruce are the standout partners in this field. Airlie is an excellent technical lawyer as well as a strong strategist and runs litigation seamlessly. Easy to work with and her judgment is excellent. Miriam is really remarkable. Exceptionally calm under pressure, manages to bring out the best in everyone she is working with, goes above and beyond to ensure the client is supported, and really secures results. She managed a team of lawyers across multiple jurisdictions in an expedited trial with huge skill. She would be my number 1 recommendation for any employee fraud/employee competition litigation.’

‘Of particular note is Mark Stefanini and Jeremy Holden, who have proven to be not only legally proficient, but solution oriented in relation to the commercial needs of the clients.’

‘There are three individuals to mention specifically: Alistair Graham – now a consultant – was the partner in charge of the matter. He is incredibly experienced, thoughtful, hard-working, and calm under pressure. Craig Holburd – a steady pair of hands, and capable of managing fast-moving and complex litigation. Hormis Kallarackel: associate – one to watch for the future. Absolutely dedicated to the case. An excellent lawyer whose personal determination is channelled into driving the client’s case forward.’

‘Miles Robinson – great experience and willing to roll up his sleeves to effectively oversee a case. Able to understand the needs of a client and then able to effectively find a strategy to achieve them. Jeremy Holden – a rising star. Great work ethic and lateral thinking.’

‘Airlie Goodman – extremely bright and commercially aware. Jeremy Holden – on top of the detail. Nina Rowe – unfazed, quick and to the point.’

‘Miles Robinson is an exceptional commercial litigator. The combined quality of his strategic thinking and legal analysis is first rate and sets him apart from most other partners in this competitive field. Jeremy Holden is an extremely bright and personable member of the litigation team who maintains an assured and calm manner to his work, even in the face of adversity.’

‘Jonathan Cohen is incredibly experienced, great for commercial cases big and small, and takes all his work seriously. Joshua Haig is an up and coming litigator, very sensible and easy to work with.’

‘Mark Stefanini is extremely affable. Very good at liaising with and taking instructions from the client. Combines interest in the legal issues with sound commercial understanding. Miles Robinson is tenacious and diligent with real attention to detail. Joshua Haig is extremely diligent and hardworking and produces excellent work product. Very good at liaising with difficult counterparties.’

‘Shaistah Akhtar. A litigator par excellence. She has an eye for the skills needed for each case. Once a team is assembled she manages it brilliantly, delegating to and trusting her highly effective team members and reserving for herself the critical client-facing tasks, key strategic decisions, and spotting the points otherwise missed. A pleasure to work with. Andrew Short. A brilliant Partner, miles ahead of his peers. Excellent in a pressured trial environment. Lydia Allenby – obvious Partner material. Incisive and a brilliant litigation mind, able to spot potential traps. A brilliant manager of the running of the case. Himaansu Servansingh – An incredibly efficient member of the team. Very sharp mind.’

‘A very strong, senior, female team in the private commercial litigation practice. They are very focused on finding the right solutions for their clients and the right third parties to work with them, where relevant.’

‘Janet Tobin – Partner – head of the private commercial litigation practice. Extremely knowledgeable in her field but also personable/relatable (which is a differentiator).’

‘I’ve worked with Nicola Bridge, Tom Roberts and team since c. 2019, including a three-month trial at which our client was successful on all issues in 2022. They are incredibly committed and proficient litigators. They and their whole team worked incredibly hard to advance the client’s interests in extremely hard-fought litigation; if I were the client I would have been very pleased to have them on my side instead of against me! They were on top of every detail of an incredibly complex, wide-ranging and document-heavy case. They supported the client, the witnesses and brought the whole case together for trial.’

‘Shaistah Akhtar – a visionary. A true lead partner, able to identify for a client what needs to be done and able to oversee the effective implementation of winning strategies. She should be on the go to list for every big-ticket litigation. Andrew Short – a true litigator’s litigator. Knows what will wash and not wash before the court’s and an utterly safe pair of hands to tackle any piece of litigation. Great insight and experience. Lydia Allaby – a star and not yet even a partner. Great drive, determination and ability to marshal a team to great effect. Holly Edmond – a rising star, able to understand the needs of a client and deliver great results.’

‘Victoria Pigott is a litigator of the highest calibre. A complete professional. Smart and smooth in the best way. She cuts through things to get to the heart of the matter. She knows how to communicate and carries conviction. Clients get the best from her, and she gives them the very best service. The team comprised of Jessie Bridgett and Olivia Wybraniec were also hugely impressive. They were on top of everything and unphased by anything.’

‘The team are super intelligent, expert in the intricacies of the applicable laws but also very commercially aware.’

‘Andrew Short – Andrew is a stand our star, he has a fantastic ability to quickly understand the background context, including in new complex areas, and is able to idenitfy the key issues rapidly and advise clearly. Andrew has a fantastic ability to explain complex issues in clear and simple terms and his drafting and formal correspondence exemplifies this too.’

‘I have found Daniel Spendlove to be an expert litigator is complex matters and an excellent communicator. He is a very good lawyer and always looks after the client’s interests and finds a practical solution. Ritwick Ghosh, Senior Associate is also a very talented lawyer in complex matters and an expert litigator who is great to work with and finding a pathway through complex matters.’

‘Becca Hogan is an exceptional solicitor. She is calm, thoughtful, intelligent, focused and understands the nuances of litigation so that she can provide the best service to her clients. Extremely impressive. Tom Snelling comes from a magic circle background and has an excellent grasp of litigation. He is unrelenting in his pursuit of the client’s best interests.’

‘Daniel Spendlove and Neil Newing standout. They are responsive, reliable and always provide good legal advice tempered with commercial elements.’

‘Abdul Jiwaji is an outstanding litigator, both in terms of legal skill and strategic expertise. His client management is calm and attentive and his instructions to counsel unerringly detailed, precise and helpful.’

‘Ioannis Alexopoulos is a titan of London commercial litigation. He has enormous experience and gravitas and sees all strategic angles, whilst retaining a close eye on the detail and inspiring confidence and ambition in the teams he leads. Simon Fawell is a brilliant litigator with great analytical and legal skills, boundless enthusiasm, and a real sense for the winning points.’

‘Rory Spillman has moved seamlessly into partnership and is a natural leader. He shoulders huge responsibility and is wise beyond his years. Alasdair Glass is an astute litigator who can handle complicated detail very well and has good commercial awareness.’

‘Graham Huntley is an exceptionial litigator with a strong commercial ethos.’

‘Thomas Rouhette: Impressive experience and expertise, client oriented, always available.’

‘Brilliant team.’

‘Phil Sherrell is superb.’

‘Able to deal with complex cases.’

‘Works well as a team to deliver sound commercial results.’

‘International team with different backgrounds and thus different perspectives – exactly what is required when dealing with complicated cross-border matters.’

‘Sophie Eyre – she is creative in finding solutions in challenging matter. Simona Peter – she is also an engineer which is extremely helpful in litigation with a technical aspect.’

‘Sam Roberts, Liz Meade and Florence Sandberg. All very approachable and on top of the detail.’

‘Sinead O’Callaghan – very strategically savvy partner who remains serenely calm under stress. Sam Roberts – legally and commercially astute partner who is often at least one step ahead. Liz Meade – an incredibly bright and hardworking senior associate, who has a phenomenal eye for the detail.’

‘Natalie Todd and Jon Felce specialise in extremely high-value and fiendishly complicated civil fraud claims. They are incredibly smart, efficient and have excellent commercial and strategic instincts. Wonderful to work with.’

‘Jon Felce is a highly cerebral litigator who knows the law inside out. Natalie Todd is a brilliant leader who knows how to get results for clients.’

‘I have worked with Lydia Danon and Mikhail Vishnyakov. They are both superb. They know the detail, but never lose sight of the big picture. They have excellent client manners and they are a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Rosie Wild is intellectually immense industry leader who is hardworking and a fantastic to work with.’

‘Lydia Danon – a shrewd intellect and delight to work with. Rosie Wild – never a task not done on time.’

‘Jon Felce and Florence Sandberg are names to watch out for. They are strategic, commercial and walk the extra mile to fight in the client’s best interest. They work very closely together in a seamless team, are always available, and a pleasure to collaborate with.’

‘The K&S team is imaginative, driven and determined. They always find a solution to a problem.’

‘Great track record of high-value litigation and international arbitration, especially the energy and natural resources sector.’

‘Tom Sprange KC – super charming advocate, has tribunals in his thrall in complex disputes.’

‘K&S has a truly exceptional disputes team in London that is a real pleasure to work with. They have no apparent flaws and are very reliable, diligent and responsive. They are also very humble and show zero arrogance despite their very successful track record and massive reputation in the City.’

‘Sarah Walker is a master tactician and a standout litigator.’

‘Rajinder Bassi : great motivator and keeps the team running smoothly. Noah Stewart-Ornstein: hard worker, astute to find creative solutions.’

‘Richard Boynton is a commercial litigation superstar. Having worked with him on many cases,  I can safely say he would be my first port of call for any major piece of commercial litigation. He’s massively brainy; he’s a first-rate lawyer, with a very fine breadth of legal expertise; he’s brilliant at organising and running a massive case, and a large team; he’s immensely hard-working; he produces terrifyingly good documents; he’s a fearsome opponent; he’s a delightful team-leader and team-player; and he’s an excellent tactician. He’s monstrously good!’

Rajinder Bassi is excellent. She, rightfully, has a massive practice. She has a wonderful manner with clients, and with every member of the team that she leads so adeptly; she’s an extremely thoughtful and able lawyer, and tactician; and she radiates both deep commercial experience and great confidence. Absolutely top quality. Noah Stewart-Ornstein is top quality. He’s bright, immensely hard-working, highly articulate, and very able.’

‘They stand out for their intellectual prowess and ability to get on top of a very complex subject matter, and their dedication to challenge accepted ways of doing things to get the best result for their client.’

‘Their lawyers are genuinely clever: they are able to acquire subject matter expertise in quick time and demonstrate incisive understanding and challenge detail on highly technical areas. They are ardent advocates for their clients, always trying to push boundaries to get the best possible result even if that is outside the norm. They combine this with a relaxed, calm and professional approach and are extremely good to work with. Their junior lawyers are also very impressive, showing maturity both personally and professionally beyond their years, demonstrating quiet assurance.’

‘A small, focused team, readily accessible and not simply focused on process but thoughtful and contributing sensible views and opinions.’

‘Stuart Doxford is excellent. Other US and magic circle firms drown a matter with endless bodies, few of whom add any value. Stuart and Charlie Griggs have done some excellent work.’

‘Rajinder Bassi and Noah Stewart-Ornstein. What marks them out is their quality as lawyers, their understanding of the clients’ needs and objectives, their desire and willingness to go that mile further for their clients to meet their clients’ needs, and their working relationship with Counsel.’

‘The team is incredibly well-staffed. The associates are much cleverer and more engaged than the average, and the partners are uniformly outstanding.’

‘Ben Summerfield is a genuine superstar – the complete package of legal knowledge, experience and judgment. You would always want him on your side in a difficult case. Julius Handler deserves special praise amongst the associates. He is ambitious, switched on and will go very far.’

‘We have used Ben Summerfield for many years, and so our knowledge of the firm is through our work with Ben. He is a sensational litigator and always on call for us, whatever the issue. He knows our business, our business model and our people. He is a tenacious fighter and amazing strategist. He puts us first. He will lift the team up at MoFo which I understand is already top class.’

‘The standout characteristics of the MoFo team are approachability, openness to collaboration, technical excellence and responsiveness.’

‘The standout partner is Jonathan Wheeler, who exemplifies all of the characteristics noted above. He is hands on partner, which is an approach welcomed by clients and colleagues alike. Jonathan is supported by the very talented Of Counsel Richard Jerman, who is technically very strong and great person with whom to work.’

‘We work with Ben Summerfield at Morrison Foerster. Ben is very capable commercial litigation lawyer. He has ability to pierce through opposite party’s defense and shoot them down on all counts. At the same time, Ben would give very pragmatic advice to clients and clear picture about where the client stands in the litigation.’

‘A standout team for the largest and most complex of cases. Marvelous from top to bottom.’

‘Jonathan Wheeler – one of the finest commercial litigators in London: experienced, enormously dedicated and great tactical sense. Richard Jerman – super bright but with a hands-on approach and down-to-earth attitude.’

‘This is an extraordinary and brilliant team. They were preeminent even before they came together to form Pallas as a new firm, and now that the firm is well up and running, they have achieved even greater stardom. Vast experience, exceptionally talented problem solvers, and as close as you can get to a guarantee that you will obtain the result that you want.’

‘Natasha Harrison has vast experience, tactical nous, and legal expertise. She is very driven, innovative, focused and provides a practical, bespoke and personalised service. Neil Piggott is committed and clever and similar to Natasha provides practical and commercial litigation strategy and advice.’

‘Tracey Dovaston is very hands-on and in the detail. She reads and digests everything and is always able to give a view and often comes up with creative ideas/solutions to problems.’

‘Massive market impact – the go-to commercial boutique of the moment. Redefining the scope and definition commercial litigation.’

‘Matt Getz – clever, inclusive, brilliant with clients in a range of sectors. Tracey Dovaston – deeply experienced banking expert and a leading light in diversity. Nick Turvey – street smart and able to shift gear effortlessly. Rekha Rogers – great at drafting. Rachel Ong – assiduous to the core.’

‘Natasha Harrison is rightly regarded as one of London’s top litigators. She is extremely knowledgeable, tenacious and fights very hard for her clients. Fiona Huntriss is a brilliant partner – she is extremely clever, has sound judgement and her drafting is excellent. Great with clients.’

‘The team at Pallas is leading the way in a number of areas and quickly developing a great reputation for complex commercial litigation. It is rare, but so refreshing, to see an all-female team, with women in very senior roles too. As well as being strong on diversity, the team is also doing well in the funded space and securities litigation, both key areas of growth in the London market. There is a real collaborative spirit in the team, and a creative approach to problem-solving, which is important in the complex, multi-party cases the team handles.’

‘Fiona Huntriss, a partner at Pallas, is one of the stand-out individuals for me. She is just what you want in a partner on a complex commercial dispute – very bright, pragmatic, hands-on and a problem-solver. She communicates extremely well with counsel and clients and handles difficult situations with ease. Henrietta Tonkin is an up-and-coming associate. She is very clever, switched-on and responsive, and a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Simon Bushell has seen it all and brings a wealth of experience and energy to all his matters.’

‘Gareth Keillor is very clever, very creative, commercial and pragmatic. Kevin Kilgour is super easy to work with, gets stuck in, and always probes the right points Simon Bushell is fab on central strategy and runs a fab team.’

‘I am working with four lead partners – Simon Bushell, Gary Milner-Moore, Kevin Kilgour and Gareth Keillor. They are exceptionally experienced and able; and offer a stand-out small firm flexibility to top tier disputes.’

‘The best boutique firm, which makes them probably the best overall. They only have the highest calibre.’

‘Kevin Kilgour and Gareth Keillor are star partners; both combining superb technical ability and experience with excellent case management and focus on their clients’ wider strategic objectives. Formidable opponents in any case. Matt Robertson is an exceptional up-and-coming associate.’

‘Kevin Kilgour – very bright lawyer who has client’s true interest at heart. Highly reliable. Matt Robertson – superb associate / young lawyer.’

‘We have dealt mainly with Simon Bushell, a founding partner of Seladore. Simon is very demanding but also not over risk-averse like some lawyers and very much focused on results from our investigations. He is passionate too in defence and execution of his client’s case.’

‘Simon Bushell – very experienced litigator. Can be aggressive when he needs to be but also is commercially very astute. Kevin Kilgour – a very experienced litigator who adopts a thoughtful, detailed and measured approach to his cases. Gareth Keillor – likewise a very experienced litigator who adopts a detailed and collaborative approach to his cases.’

‘A great team of advisors who are well above lawyers only.’

‘Andrew Fox and David Smith are well above all our expectations. Talented and client/business oriented. Always available.’

‘Great lawyers, commercially minded, providing best-in-class legal advice in a timely manner. They are our go-to firm for this type of legal advice.’

‘Excellent legal knowledge and communication skills, being able to explain often complex legal concepts to clients in a manner that is useful and easy to understand.’

‘Emma Allen is just great: she is incredibly hardworking, very easy to work with, and comes up with fantastic points. An absolute joy to be instructed by.’

‘Laurence Lieberman and Sam Brendish – very competent and pleasant to work with.’

‘Richard Viegas and Lucy Waddicor are a seamless, well-oiled machine that cater to any and every client need. They are impressive and are capable of thinking laterally; they get businesspeople and business in general.’

‘Richard Viegas is a class act. Extremely hardworking, laser focused, very bright, and a lateral nimble thinker. Richard is a master gamesman, a fierce litigator and I am glad he is on our team!’

‘Well-known team based on the experienced Julian Randall and Andrew Howell.’

‘Julian Randall and Andrew Howell – both have very calm heads and a focus on the bigger picture.’

‘Katie Chandler is very bright, easy to work with and great with clients. Samantha Brendish is a clear communicator who understands the detail and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jamie Maples is an excellent leader, with deep knowledge and a practical approach, not shy to say no when clients come up with crazy ideas, includes and manages team very efficiently. Hayley Lund is hard working, an excellent lawyer with a deep knowledge base and innovative approaches to problem solving. Christopher Marks is hardworking, excellent drafting, good negotiator very responsive.’

‘Jamie Maples has led the team for many years now – a highly experienced, smart litigator. I have worked closely with Hayley Lund on matters since she was an associate – a pleasure to work with, no surprise she made partner back in 2022. Give assured and confident direction. They do quality matters; would love to work more with the team.’

‘Jamie Maples is an outstanding partner who knows his cases inside out, manages clients very effectively, and is an excellent team leader in the most complex matters. Frankie Cowl and Sarah Chaplin are excellent associates, both incredibly detail-orientated and personable.’

‘Jamie Maples is a fantastic young partner, who did an outstanding job coming into a large matter on which other teams had been working for a long time, picking up seamlessly and bringing all of the resources of the litigation team to bear, being entirely unflappable even under extreme pressure. But the exceptional quality of people goes all the way through the counsel and associate ranks as well, with each of them extremely smart, hardworking and sheer pleasure to work with under pressure: Matt Gibbon and Charlotte de Vitry are two other standout names.’

‘Two of the partners stand out amongst their peers at other firms. Jamie Maples leads the group. He is a gentleman. He has exceptional technical skill but keeps his attention trained on the strategic objective. Jamie is always calm and keeps the team together and moving in the right direction. Jamie also writes beautifully. Christopher Marks, a younger partner, throws himself into his cases feet first. He is exceptionally bright and misses nothing. He is always several steps ahead.’

‘Chris Marks is an exceptional partner – his combination of hard work, technical legal ability, commercial knowledge and strategic instincts makes him a real asset on any case. Jamie Maples is a fantastic lawyer, particularly adept at complex disputes that require a deep understanding of the legal issues in order to ensure that the case is managed in a way that delivers on the client’s priorities. Hayley Lund is an excellent partner – combining hard work, commercial insight and ability to manage a team to deliver on her clients’ needs.’

‘Jamie Maples is a superstar of commercial litigation. He is commercial, intelligent and Counsel trust him to make the judgment calls that allow them to focus on presenting the case. Hayley Lund is a really dynamic litigator. She has the energy of a junior associate and the wisdom of a senior partner. She is great fun but also incredibly commercial. She has a great eye for detail and can spot the point that is missing from a crucial argument. A real star.’

‘Jamie Maples is the standout partner. He has excellent judgment, is technically brilliant, and great with clients and counsel team. Chris Marks is a standout junior partner. He works very hard, and again is technically brilliant and great with clients and counsel teams. He also has great judgment.’

‘John Gilbert and Rob Meade are standout lawyers. They each have superb strategic capabilities and know their client’s businesses like the back of their hands.’

‘The team provides cohesive response to legal issues. Thier ability to work on cross-border issues is second to none.’

‘The Bracewell team is focused on energy/oil and gas work, and they are first-rate experts within that sphere. ’

‘Alastair Calvert is one of the best around. One of the (very) few litigators that I (a commercial KC) would send my own litigation to, were I to have some. There is, in my book, no higher praise. He is an excellent litigator, and a thoroughly nice person too. John Gilbert is very good. Jameela Bond is first-rate. Her drafting is excellent.’

‘They are experts in the field, based on the advice provided it is clear the extensive experience they have in the industry and the field. The advice they give is not only legal, but they also understand the commercial concerns of the company and seek to provide advice that covers both aspects.’

‘John Gilbert has a broad upstream energy knowledge. He is readily available and gives clear concise advice which is helpful and pragmatic.’

‘John Gilbert: calm, unflappable and seriously impressive.’

‘John Gilbert is an old-fashioned litigator, utilising all the tools in the book. He will guide you through any dispute.’

‘Robin Pickworth is the standout partner at this firm. His legal mind is unrivalled. His ability to problem-solve is nothing short of outstanding. He is a fearsome opponent but if you have him in your corner, you are in incredibly good hands.’

‘Neill Shrimpton is a wise head and a very experienced commercial litigator with a great sense of judgment. Shrewd and calm he inspires confidence. Razz Ahmed is diligent and quick-thinking – a name to watch.’

‘Tom McDonnell has tremendous strategic judgment, anticipating and managing outcomes. He is a lawyer’s lawyer, and tremendous company to boot. Razzaq Ahmed is a partner in all but name – smooth, charming, reassuring.’

‘Great client-facing skills. Commercial. Legally and strategically astute. Diverse team.’

‘Jane Colston and Jessica Lee are fabulous!’

‘Charlotte Harris is an outstanding litigator with incisive judgment. Katy-Jade Church provides the perfect foil for Charlotte Harris, making a formidible litigation team.’

‘Jane is tough and hones in on key issues. Tom is in control of the factual basis and was able to come up with strong new arguments.’

‘Neill Shrimpton stands out as one of the most competent litigation solicitors in London.’

‘James Barratt is an exceptional lawyer – a real leader in his field. James thinks very strategically and is driven to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. He is dedicated and exceptionally committed. Technically excellent, reliable and responsive.’

‘The team is very experienced and able to strategically manage very large cases. The team were very good at managing the overall issues as well as being heavily into the details of the case. Despite it being a large case, the team was kept to a reasonable size and with a lot of continuity over a multi-year engagement.’

‘Their practice is very efficient and they respond quickly.’

‘James Barratt leads a team of professional and highly skilled lawyers. He provides outstanding assistance and has a commercially oriented approach. He is down to earth, approachable, very polite and hardworking.’

‘Depth of knowledge and practical approach. The team work hard to understand the business divers of their clients and provide practical advice and solutions that address these drivers.’

‘James Barratt.’

‘The growing commercial disputes team in the London office of one of the largest US law firms looks set to achieve even greater things over the coming years, bringing strength in depth and outstanding resources to a wide range of commercial disputes.’

‘Calm, clear and committed, Oliver-Glynn Jones is one of the standout commercial litigators in London, with huge experience and sound judgment. Sarah McAtominey is also very fine.’

‘The team are no nonsense. They know their area and get stuck in. Teams are partner-led and it doesn’t feel like they are throwing people at cases – just the right amount of people to get the job done while allowing you to feel in control of legal spend. ’

‘Sarah McAtominey is very good – a pleasure to work with. She blends her litigation expertise with a common sense approach. Alasdair McAlpine is a notable associate. He is capable of handling difficult claims and cuts though opponent’s cases. He works well with instructing solicitors. ’

‘Top notch for Grade A London work.’

‘Oliver Glynn-Jones is a heavyweight team leader for the biggest courtroom battles. Sarah McAtominey is razor sharp and very committed.’

‘Goodwin is a small team, with a wide variety of high-quality commercial work. The firm benefits from well-established relationships with private equity firms, which leads to a wide variety of work acting for the investment companies. Goodwin is particularly adept at managing this range of different commercial subject matters, with high levels of partner time and communication.’

‘Oliver Glynn-Jones and Rebecca Wardle stand out within the litigation team. Ollie is an extremely hands-on partner, including with counsel interactions, with deep litigation experience that means that his instincts are almost always correct, both in terms of legal outcome and client strategy. Becky is a particularly careful lawyer, with a keen eye for the detail, and who knows exactly what is required in order to support counsel on a case, and when to engage them.’

‘A high-powered, well integrated and slick team that always has its eye on the detail as well as the bigger picture.’

‘Julian Stait – an extremely experienced and commercially savvy partner who is uncannily good at strategy and can also do deep legal analysis. Emma Hogwood – an extremely bright lawyer who combines an incredible eye for detail with vast reserves of pragmatism.’

‘I have worked closely, and for some years, with Julian Stait’s litigation team at Milbank – in particular, Julian himself, Mark Padley and Emily Norton. They are consistently excellent. Their attention to detail and strategic thinking regarding the development of litigation is flawless. They are always alive to the relevant issues in a case, no matter how complex. And they are friendly and a pleasure to work with. Any client would be lucky to have them, and I would heartily recommend.’

‘A very strong and growing team of commercial litigators of the very highest quality, particularly strong on financial services and fraud.’

‘Mona Vaswani is a great litigator, immensely experienced and a delight to work with, particularly strong on fraud disputes. Julian Stait is another litigator at the very top of his game: experienced, thoughtful, with a great eye both for the detail and for the optimum strategy.’

‘Mona Vaswani’s practice is legendary, and she continues to get brilliant results for tough, demanding clients.’

‘Mona Vaswani’s client base is an elite group of discerning clients (including hedge funds and large consultancy firms) that have her at the top of their list for any matter that needs external counsel. Her reputation in this field is unparalleled.’

‘Mona Vaswani is an excellent litigator – responsive, hard-working, technically outstanding but also commercial. A standout partner of her generation.’

‘Paul Mesquitta – a top-notch commercial litigator. He is the star litigator at MLB. Incredibly hardworking and hard hitting. Goes up against magic circle firms and comes out on top. A heavyweight in the making.’

‘Paul Mesquitta – very capable, quick-thinking and responsive. Peter Sharp – huge experience and excellent client service Ed Brown-Humes – very diligent and impressive attention to detail.’

‘David Waldron is a go-to energy litigator.’

‘The team I work with at MLB is brilliant – they are all very able, highly methodical, efficient and effective at conducting top-tier work in the field. They work in compact teams which are highly efficient and effective. They are diligent and hardworking and get the job done in the time allocated.’

‘Chris Warren Smith is brilliant – one of the City’s finest litigators. He is hugely capable and experienced and at the top of his game. He has a first-class mind which he deploys to great effect. He is incisive and decisive. He is also commercial, flexible and a realist. Clients rightly trust him through and through. He has excellent judgment. In his team, Charlotte Warke is a standout assistant – she is a future star in the making. Most impressive on every level.’

‘Peter Sharp is one of the most impressive senior litigators in London. David Waldron is an exceptional disputes lawyer, who combines huge experience of difficult disputes both in litigation and arbitration with excellent judgment and huge levels of commitment. Paul Mesquitta is an impressive rising partner.’

‘Peter Sharp – godlike genius. David Waldron – fantastic strategic thinker.’

‘David Waldron never drops the ball. Underpromises and overdelivers every time. Superb attention to detail, while nevertheless delegating appropriately. Very experienced across the largest-scale litigation (e.g. aircraft leasing litigation for aircraft lessors) and also smaller claims, in each case across a wide range of sectors. Peter Sharp is a clever and very experienced litigator. Chris Warren-Smith is an impressive package: smart, hands-on, practical, highly experienced.’

‘Very proficient.’

‘Good collaboration between US and UK teams.’

‘Steven Baker is an outstanding litigator – technically brilliant and with a great understanding of the commercial objectives. ’

‘Dorothy Murray – incredibly quick and clever and now hugely experienced. Works hard and has great judgement. Unflappable and has an excellent manner and leadership skills. Clients love her and I can amply see why. Julia Bihary – punches well above her weight. Measured, very hardworking and always meets her deadlines. A very safe pair of hands for complex and high value matters.’

‘Steven Baker is an experienced partner with an ability to innovatively build a legal case from the factual matrix.’

‘Quick, thoughtful, diligent, direct.’

‘Confidence. That’s what you get when you engage Proskauer Rose. I never for one moment felt like we were on anything but firm ground. Their advice is clear, their strategy is sound, and their output is impressive both in its quality and turnaround speed. Compared to other (lesser) firms we or our partners have engaged, it’s clear that you get what you pay for.’

‘Dorothy Murray, Kelly McMullon, and Julia Bihary were the core team we worked with on our case – led masterfully by Dorothy. They made an excellent team, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Dorothy’s clear-headed thinking, strategy and execution ensured our case played out exactly as she said it would.’

‘Simon Osborn-King, Jerry Healy and Peter Burrell are all first-rate partners – on top of detail, great with clients and excellent lawyers. Giles Harvey is brilliant – very much one to watch.’

‘Willkie have a wonderful depth of talent. My experience is that this enables them to have an exceptional and right-sized focused team. To illustrate this, associates appear empowered and deeply involved; therefore, able to engage on issues and take responsibility. The whole team gave me confidence that they were on top of the issues and had everything under control, even when faced with multiple opposing defendant groups and legal teams.’

‘The quality of the partner group, with particular mention of Peter Burrell and Jerry Healy, is exceptional. They demonstrated an encyclopaedic knowledge of the extensive disclosure in a difficult case, whilst also being able to understand the commercial consequence of the key issues in dispute. This meant that the legal team were able to make quick decisions following discussions because they were following and understanding the technical issues on a real-time basis.’

‘Good team. High quality.’

‘Simon Osborn-King is very strategic and excellent to work with.’

‘Excellent and globally far-reaching outfit.’

‘Simon Osborn-King is my go-to guy. He is to the point and has a no-nonsense approach. One of the guys in this arena that maintains focus on what’s best for the client rather than striving for personal glory or extensive billables.’

‘Commercial and practical advice which is actionable by the business. Willing to devote the time and energy to get to understand the businesses and provide true recommendations. Utilises trainees extremely effectively, in secondment scenarios to best achieve a proximate relationship with clients.’

‘Ben Bruton is highly professional and responsive. Great relationship builder.’

‘The team is incredibly responsive to developments. They also continue to be incredibly forward thinking, sometimes spotting issues we have not yet identified as the client, and knowing in advance what a likely, reasonable solution to such issue would be. That level of expertise is invaluable.’

‘Ben Bruton continues to be the lead of this team, and our primary, go-to partner. Ben is incredibly responsive, and no ask seems to be beyond his team’s capability. He is particularly knowledgeable about multiple jurisdictions and continues to give sound advice.’

‘Dan Meagher is a quietly spoken, but highly intelligent and forceful lawyer, who thinks before he speaks and inspires confidence.’

‘Ben Bruton is a very experienced partner who leads a motivated team. Ben is very good at putting in place systems so that everyone within the team knows their role and is able to make valuable contributions and is particularly keen to ensure that more junior members are given opportunities to run discrete parts of the case and have ownership of specific task.’

‘Dan Meagher is a thoughtful, experienced partner with a keen eye for strategic considerations.’

‘Deep knowledge and practical approach. The team work hard to understand the business drivers of their clients and provide practical advice and solutions that address these drivers.’